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PRIMARY  CLASSES. 


A   COLLECTION    OF 


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BEING  A 


MANOAL  FOR  PRIMARY  MDAY-SGHOOLS. 


COMPILED  BY  A  TEACHER 

OF  MANY  years'  EXPERIENCE. 


WORD    EDITION. 


PHILADELPHIA : 
THE  AMERICAN  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  UNION, 

1122  Chestnut  Street. 


New  York  Branch:  ill  Fifth  Avenue. 


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HYMNAL  FOR 

PRIMARY  CLASSES. 

A  COLLECTION  OF 

Hymns  and  Tnnes,  Recitations,  and  Exercises, 

BEING  A 

MANUAL  FOR  PRIMARY  SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 


COMPILED  BY  A  TEACHER 

OF   MANY    years'    EXPERIENCE. 


WORD  EDITION. 


PHILADELPHIA  : 

THE  AMERICAN  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  UNION, 

1 122  Chestnut  Street. 


New  York  Branch:    hi  Fifth  Avenue. 

[Copyright,  1896,  by  The  American  Sunday-School  Union.] 


PUBLISHER'S  PREFACE. 


This  Hymnal  and  Manual  is  the  fruit  of  many 
years  of  painstaking  and  successful  experience  in 
Primary  Class  teaching.  The  process  of  sifting,  se- 
lecting, composing  and  arranging  the  hymns  and 
tunes  has  gone  on  slowly,  by  subjecting  the  pieces 
and  exercises  generally  to  the  test  of  actual  and  pro- 
longed use  in  a  large  Primary  School. 

The  original  purpose,  therefore,  was  not  "  to  make 
a  book  for  publication,"  but  to  bring  together  a  choice 
selection  of  the  best  hymns,  Scriptural  truths  and  ex- 
ercises that  proved  most  suitable  and  helpful  in  per- 
sonal work  among  Primary  Classes. 

A  guiding  purpose  in  making  the  selection  was  to 
have  every  hymn  and  exercise  teach  the  love  of 
Jesus,  some  Scriptural  truth,  some  important  moral 
principle,  which,  when  once  fixed  in  the  minds  of 
children,  might  ever  influence  their  lives. 

The  material  has  been  patiently  gleaned  from  all 
available  sources,  without  stint  of  cost  or  time. 
Many  of  the  hymns  and  tunes  are  original,  and  have 
never  before  been  published.  This  music  is  written 
especially  to  suit  young  children's  voices,  and  is  not 
arranged  for  four-part  singing,  but  is  to  be  sung  in 
unison.  The  harmony  is  arranged  as  a  pleasing  ac- 
companiment to  aid  in  holding  the  attention  of 
children. 

To  promote   a  true  spirit  of  reverence  in  the  Sun- 

(3) 


4  PUBLIBHER'S  PREFACE. 

day-school  and  its  services,  it  is  suggested  that  before 
prayer  the  children  rise,  clasp  their  hands,  bow  their 
heads,  and  repeat  after  the  leader  the  words  of  the 
prayer.  This  has  long  been  tried  and  found  effect- 
ive. 

The  hymns,  tunes  and  exercises  in  this  work  are 
copyrighted,  and  should  not  be  reprinted  except  by 
written  permission  of  the  publishers.  Thanks  are 
due  to  many  composers,  hymn  writers  and  publishers 
for  kindly  granting  permission  to  use  selections  from 
their  works.  Particular  acknowledgments  are  given 
throughout  the  book. 

The  Manual  containing  questions,  answers,  and 
simple  prayers  and  orders  of  service  should  prove  an 
important  aid  to  Primary  Class  teachers,  in  their 
high  and  holy  work. 

Edwin  W.  Rice. 

I^^^Warning. — As  many  of  the  hymns,  recita- 
tions, etc.,  are  copyrighted,  they  cannot  be  reprinted 
unless  permission  is  received  from  owners. 


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PRIMARY  CLASSES. 


Holy  Bible  !  book  divine  ! 
Precious  treasure  I  thou  art  mine  1 
Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 


Cho. — Holy  Bible !  book  divine  ! 

Precious  treasure  !  thou  art  mine ! 


Mine  art  thou  to  guide  my  feet ; 
Mine  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit; 
Mine,  to  show  a  Saviour's  love ; 
Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove. 


Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom ; 
Mine,  to  show  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death. 


(5) 


2. 


HYMNAL  FOB 


Precious  Bible !  how  I  love  thee, 

Thy  sweet  truth  is  my  delight; 
Like  the  rays  of  Heaven's  sunshine, 

Thou  art  many  a  pathway's  light. 
Infant  lips  thy  truths  have  whisper'd, 

Infant  voices  sung  thy  praise  ; 
Gracious  blessings  cheer  us  onward, 

As  we  walk  in  wisdom's  ways. 

In  the  homes  of  rich  and  lowly. 

In  far  distant  lands  and  climes ; 
Where  God's  people  meet  to  worship, 

Call'd  by  ringing  Sabbath  chimes ; 
There  we  find  thy  precious  precepts, 

As  reveal'd  by  God  to  man ; 
Gracious  news  of  our  redemption. 

And  of  Calv'ry's  wondrous  plan. 

Heathen  nations  long  in  darkness. 

Now  behold  the  promised  light; 
As  they  seek  thy  hidden  treasures. 

Found  within  each  page  so  bright. 
Book  of  promise  !  psalm  of  praises  ! 

Light  and  life  to  wand'rers  given ; 
Be  with  us  while  life  is  passing, 

Guide  our  footsteps  up  to  Heav'n. 


We'll  not  give  up  the  Bible, 
God's  holy  Book  of  truth ; 

The  blessed  staff  of  hoary  age, 
The  guide  of  early  youth ; 


PBIMABY  CLASSES. 

The  sun  that  sheds  a  glorious  light 

O'er  every  dreary  road, 
The  voice  that  speaks  a  Saviour's  love 

And  calls  us  home  to  God. 

Cho. — We'll  not  give  up  the  Bible, 
God's  holy  Book  of  truth  ; 
The  blessed  staff  of  hoary  age, 
The  guide  of  early  youth. 

We'll  not  give  up  the  Bible, 

For  pleasure  or  for  pain ; 
We'll  buy  the  truth,  and  sell  it  not, 

For  all  that  we  might  gain. 
Though  man  should  try  to  take  our  prize 

By  guile,  or  cruel  might, 
We'll  suffer  all  that  man  could  do, 

And,  God  defend  the  right. 

We'll  not  give  up  the  Bible, 

But  spread  it  far  and  wide ; 
Until  its  saving  voice  be  heard 

Beyond  the  rolling  tide  ; 
'Till  all  shall  know  its  gracious  pow'r, 

And  with  one  voice  and  heart, 
Resolve  that  from  God's  sacred  word, 

We'll  never,  never  part. 


Who  made  the  sky  so  bright  and  blue  ? 

Who  made  the  fields  so  green  ? 
Who  made  the  flow'rs  that  smell  so  sweet, 

In  pretty  colors  green? 

Answer  : — 

'Twas  God  our  Father  and  our  King; 
Oh,  let  us  all  His  praises  sing. 


HYMNAL  FOR 

Who  made  the  birds  to  soar  so  high, 
And  taught  them  how  to  sing  ? 

Who  made  the  pretty  butterfly, 
And  painted  her  bright  wing  ? 

Who  made  the  sun  that  shines  so  bright, 

And  gladdens  all  we  see, 
Which  comes  to  give  us  light  and  heat. 

That  happy  we  may  be  ? 

Who  made  the  moon  and  stars  so  high, 
The  darksome  night  to  cheer. 

That  shine  so  bright  in  yonder  sky. 
Oft  as  the  heav'ns  are  clear  ? 


As  the  buds  their  leaves  unfolding, 

Tender  buds  that  early  bloom, 
Looking  up  to  meet  the  sunshine, 

Waft  to  God  their  sweet  perfume ; 
So  may  we  in  life's  bright  springtime 

Hearty  thanks  to  Jesus  give, 
Sending  forth  in  pure  devotion 

Sweetest  praises  while  we  live. 

As  the  buds  are  trained  and  cultured. 

By  a  skillful  loving  hand, 
May  our  hearts  be  trained  for  Jesus, 

And  a  fairer,  brighter  land ; 
Thus  remembering  our  Creator, 

In  the  spring  and  morn  of  youth, 
We  may  yet  unfold  our  blossoms 

At  the  fount  of  Life  and  Truth. 
Copyright,  1883,  by  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 

6. 

The  pretty  flow'rs  have  come  again, 

The  roses  and  the  daisies; 
And  from  the  trees,  oh,  hear  how  plain 

The  birds  are  singing  praises ! 

Cho. — How  charming  now  our  walks  will  be, 
By  meadows  full  of  clover. 
Thro'  shady  lanes,  where  we  can  see 
The  branches  bending  over. 

The  flow'rs  are  blooming  fresh  and  bright 
In  just  the  same  old  places ; 

And  oh,  it  fills  me  with  delight 
To  see  their  charming  faces. 

The  air  is  sweet,  the  sky  is  blue. 
The  woods  with  songs  are  ringing; 

And  I'm  so  happy,  that  I,  too, 
Can  hardly  keep  from  singing. 


Lifting  up  each  chalice  bright, 

Buttercups  and  daisies; 
In  the  grand  and  joyous  light. 

Buttercups  and  daisies ; 
We  love  your  bonny  eyes  to  greet. 
That  smile  so  fondly  at  our  feet. 
For  then  fair  Spring  and  Summer  meet — 

Buttercups  and  daisies. 

King  and  Queen  among  the  flow'rs ! 

Buttercups  and  daisies ; 
How  you  gild  the  noontide  hours ! 

Buttercups  and  daisies ; 
And  when  your  simple  charms  you  wield, 
Just  like  an  army  on  the  field ; 
Oh !  then  what  joy  your  blossoms  yield  ! 

Buttercups  and  daisies. 


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8. 

All  over  the  valleys  so  green  and  fair. 

The  lily  buds  soft  are  sleeping ; 
He  spoke  through  the  rays  of  the  sun,  and  lo ! 

The  lily  buds  forth  came  peeping. 

Chorus  : — 

He  sprinkled  the  rain  from  His  great  white  cloud. 

He  scattered  the  dew  on  the  clover; 
He  painted  the  lilies  by  brooks  that  flow 

All  over  the  meadows,  and  over. 

He  cares  for  the  lily,  and  cares  for  me, 

His  love  will  forsake  me  never ; 
The  mercy  that  foldeth  the  evening  flower. 

Will  tenderly  shield  me  ever. 
Copyright,  1883,  by  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 


9. 

Summer  days  are  coming,  coming, 

Smiling  o'er  the  hills ; 
Ev'ry  little  brook  that  ripples, 

Some  sweet  task  fulfills ; 
So  may  we,  some  duty  finding 

Still  in  joy  or  song, 
Make  some  pathway  greener,  brighter, 

As  we  pass  along. 

Cho. — Summer  days  are  coming. 
Smiling  o'er  the  hills; 
Ev'ry  little  brook  that  ripples, 
Some  sweet  task  fulfills. 

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10. 


11. 


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It  is  God's  mercy  gives  us 
The  sunshine  and  the  rain, 

That  paints  in  verdant  beauty 
The  mountain  and  the  plain. 

By  Him  were  all  things  fashioned 

Around  us  and  afar  ; 
He  made  the  earth  and  ocean. 

And  ev'ry  shining  star. 

He  made  the  pleasant  Springtime, 
The  Summer  bright  and  warm, 

The  golden  days  of  Autumn, 
The  Winter  and  the  storm. 

He  makes  the  glorious  sunset. 
The  moon  to  sail  on  high  ; 

He  bids  the  breezes  fan  us 
And  thunder  clouds  to  fly. 

He  gives  us  ev'ry  blessing, 
To  Him  our  lives  we  owe  ; 

He  sent  His  Son  to  save  us 
From  sin  and  death  and  woe. 


I  SING  the  mighty  power  of  God, 
That  made  the  mountains  rise  ; 

That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad. 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  His  command, 

And  all  the  stars  obey. 


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I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
That  filled  the  earth  with  food  ; 

He  formed  the  creatures  with  His  word 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 
But  makes  His  glories  known  ; 

And  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow 
By  order  from  His  throne. 


12. 

I  OUGHT  to  be  a  happy  child, 

For  Ifttle  though  I  be, 
I  have  a  Friend  who  loves  me  so. 

He  even  died  for  me. 
But  though  He  lives  in  heaven  so  high. 

That  seems  so  far  away  ; 
Yet  from  His  throne  above  the  sky 

He  smiles  on  me  to-day. 

Cho. — I  ought  to  be  a  happy  child. 
For  little  though  I  be, 
I  have  a  Friend  who  loves  me  so, 
He  even  died  for  me. 

He  guides  me  all  the  way  that  leads, 

To  Canaan's  happy  land  ; 
And  I  shall  never  lose  the  road, 

Whilst  Jesus  holds  my  hand. 
Oh,  yes,  I  am  a  happy  child. 

For  little  though  I  be, 
I  have  a  Friend  who  loves  me  so, 

He  even  died  for  me. 


13. 


14. 


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O  SING  to  me  of  Jesus 

And  of  His  dying  love ; 
Sing  how  He  came  to  save  us, 

And  raise  our  souls  above. 
Sing  of  the  great  salvation, 

He  purchased  on  the  tree; 
Oh,  glorious  welcome  tidings, 

He  died  for  you  and  me. 

He  left  the  starry  mansions, 

His  Father's  home  on  high. 
And  came  to  earth  to  seek  us. 

While  doom'd  in  sin  to  die. 
Oh,  tell  the  wondrous  story, 

How  Jesus  came  to  save ; 
And  wretched,  guilty  sinners, 

To  ransom  from  the  grave. 

Ye  children  bow  and  worship, 

With  angels  sing  His  praise ; 
And  5K)und  aloud  the  anthems. 

Of  his  redeeming  grace. 
O  sing  to  me  of  Jesus, 

Tell  His  amazing  love; 
He  came  to  earth  to  save  us. 

And  raise  our  souls  above. 


Only  little  children. 
Yet  the  Saviour  knows 

All  our  little  sorrows, 
All  our  childish  woes  ; 


14  HYMNAL  FOB 

Knows  that  we  are  helpless, 
Frail  and  sinful  too ; 

Knows  if  we  have  striven, 
To  be  good  and  true. 

Only  little  children, 

Yet  the  Saviour  hears, 
When  the  children  tell  Him, 

All  their  hopes  and  fears ; 
Hears  our  songs  of  praises, 

As  to  Him  we  sing  ; 
Though  He  lives  in  heaven, 

As  our  Lord  and  King. 

Only  little  children, 

Yet  the  Saviour  said, 
When  He  laid  His  hands  in 

Blessing  on  their  head. 
Suffer  little  children, 

Unto  me  to  come ; 
There  are  many  like  them, 

In  my  Father's  home. 

Only  little  children, 

Do  not  us  despise  ; 
Only  come  and  help  us, 

To  be  good  and  wise. 
More  like  gentle  Jesus, 

Father,  let  us  be 
Till  we  rest  forever, 

Jesus  Lord,  with  thee. 


15. 

How  loving  is  Jesus  who  came  from  the  sky. 
In  tenderest  pity  for  sinners  to  die; 
His  hands  and  His  feet  were  nailed  to  the  tree, 
And  all  this  He  suffered  for  you  and  for  me. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  15 

How  gladly  does  Jesus,  free  pardon  impart, 
To  all  who  receive  Him  by  faith  in  the  heart, 
No  evil  befalls  them,  their  home  i^  above. 
And  Jesus  throws  round  them,  the  arms  of  His  love. 

How  precious  is  Jesus  to  all  who  believe. 

And  out  of  His  fullness  what  grace  they  receive. 

When  weak  He  supports  them,  when  erring  He 

guides. 
And  ev'rything  needful,  He  kindly  provides. 

O,  give  them  to  Jesus  your  earliest  days. 
They  only  are  happy  who  walk  in  His  ways ; 
In  life  and  in  death,  He  will  still  be  your  friend, 
For  whom  Jesus  once  loves.  He  loves  to  the  end. 


16. 


There's  a  Friend  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  Friend  that  never  changes, 

Whose  love  will  never  die. 
Unlike  our  friends  by  nature, 

Who  change  with  changing  years ; 
The  Friend  is  always  worthy 

The  precious  name  He  bears. 

There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

And  Abba,  Father  cry. 
A  rest  from  every  trouble. 

From  sin  and  danger  free, 
W^here  every  little  pilgrim 

Shall  rest  eternally. 


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There's  a  home  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy. 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it. 

Nor  can  with  it  compare, 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  can  be  happier  there. 

There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
And  all  who  look  to  Jesus, 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by  : 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory. 

Which  He  shall  sure  bestow. 
On  all  who  love  the  Saviour 

And  walk  with  Him  below. 


17. 

'Tis  wonderful  love  in  Christ  we  see, 

The  love  of  God  for  you  and  me ; 

Love  which  shines  free  as  the  sun's  bright  rays, 

And  wonderful  too,  in  all  its  ways. 

Chorus  : — 

Do  you  know  ?  Do  you  know  ? 
Know  of  this  wonderful  love  to  man  ? 
Do  you  know  ?  Do  you  know  ? 
Know  of  this  wonderful  love  ? 

This  wonderful  love  to  our  fallen  race, 
Who  can  its  measures  fitly  trace  ? 
For  down  from  His  home  the  Saviour  came. 
To  bleed  and  die  on  the  cross  of  shame. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 

High  as  the  Heaven  extends  above, 
So  is  the  height  of  this  great  love ; 
The  love  which  the  Father  has  bestovi^ed, 
That  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God. 

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18. 


Softly  sing  the  love  of  Jesus ! 

For  our  hearts  are  full  of  tears, 
As  we  think  how,  walking  humbly 

This  low  earth  for  weary  years, 
Without  riches,  without  dwelling, 

Wounded  sore  by  foe  and  friend. 
In  the  garden,  and  in  dying, 

Jesus  loved  us  to  the  end ! 

Gladly  sing  the  love  of  Jesus ! 

Let  us  lean  upon  His  arm. 
If  He  loves  us,  what  can  grieve  us  ? 

If  He  keeps  us,  what  can  harm  ? 
Still  He  lays  His  hands  in  blessing 

On  each  timid  little  face. 
And  in  heaven  the  children's  angels 

Near  the  throne  have  always  place. 

Ever  sing  the  love  of  Jesus ! 

Let  the  day  be  dark  or  clear, 
Ev'ry  pain  and  ev'ry  sorrow 

Bring  Him  to  His  own  more  near. 
Death's  cold  wave  need  not  affright  us. 

When  we  know  that  He  has  died. 
When  we  see  the  face  of  Jesus 

Smiling  from  the  other  side  ! 


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19. 

They  crowned  our  Saviour's  brow  with  thorns, 
They  pierced  and  made  it  bleed ; 

And  not  content  they  mocked  Him  then, 
And  struck  Him  with  a  reed. 

Refrain  : — 

Oh,  what  a  kind,  forgiving  Lord, 

Such  cruel  pain  to  bear, 
That  we  who  trust  Him  as  we  ought, 
A  crown  of  life  might  wear ! 

Our  hands  shall  gather  roses  sweet 

For  Him  our  Saviour  King, 
And  gladly  in  our  Sabbath  home, 

"We'll  crown  Him  while  we  sing. 

He  trod  for  us  a  thorny  path; 

He  died  for  you  and  me; 
Our  love,  the  purest  we  can  give. 

That  rosy  crown  shall  be. 
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20. 


One  there  is  above  all  others 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend ; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Costly,  free,  and  knoM's  no  end. 
Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us. 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 

Reconciled,  in  Him,  to  God. 


21. 


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When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  His  name ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 

He  rejoices  in  the  same. 
Oh,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 
We,  alas,  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 


How  precious  is  the  story 

Of  our  Redeemer's  birth, 
Who  left  the  realms  of  glory, 

And  came  to  dwell  on  earth ! 
He  saw  our  sad  condition. 

Our  guilt,  and  sin,  and  shame ; 
To  save  us  from  perdition. 

The  blessed  Jesus  came. 

He  came  to  earth  from  heaven, 

To  weep,  and  bleed,  and  die, 
That  we  might  be  forgiven, 

And  raised  to  God  on  high. 
His  kindness  and  compassion 

To  children  then  were  shown ; 
The  heirs  of  His  salvation. 

He  claimed  them  for  His  own. 

Oh,  may  I  love  this  Saviour, 

So  good,  so  kind,  so  mild ! 
And  may  I  find  His  favor, 

A  young  but  sinful  child ; 
And  in  His  blissful  heaven 

May  I  at  last  appear. 
With  all  my  sins  forgiven. 

To  know  and  praise  him  there. 


20  HYMNAL  FOR 

22. 

I  THINK  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 

When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  His  fold, 

I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 
I  wish   that   His  hands  had   been   placed  on   my 
head, 

That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look  when  He 
said, 

*'  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 


Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love. 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 

I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above ; 
In  that  beautiful  place  He  is  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven ; 
And  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 

"  For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 


23. 


Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die, 

Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 


Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 

Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 


24. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  21 

Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  His  glories  in, 
When  God  the  mighty  Maker  died 

For  man  the  creature's  sin. 


Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 
While  His  dear  cross  appears, 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 


But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 

Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away,— 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


Jesus  loves  me !  this  I  know, 
For  the  Bible  tells  me  so ; 
Little  ones  to  Him  belong, 
They  are  weak  but  He  is  strong. 


Chorus  : — Yes,  Jesus  loves  me. 
Yes,  Jesus  loves  me. 
Yes,  Jesus  loves  me. 
The  Bible  tells  me  so. 


Jesus  loves  me  !  He  will  stay. 
Close  beside  me,  all  the  way ; 
If  I  love  Him,  when  I  die 
He  will  take  me  home  on  high. 


22  HYMNAL  FOR 

Jesus  loves  me  !  He  who  died, 
Heaven's  gate  to  open  wide ; 
He  will  wash  away  my  sin, 
Let  His  little  child  come  in. 

Jesus  loves  me  !  loves  me  still, 
Tho'  I'm  very  weak  and  ill ; 
From  His  shining  throne  on  high. 
Comes  to  watch  me  where  I  lie. 
Copyright,  1883,  by  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 


25.         Questions  and  Answers. 

QUES. — Who  came  from  heaven  to  ransom  me  ? 

Ans. — Jesus,  who  died  upon  the  tree. 
QuES. — Why  did  He  come  from  heaven  above  ? 

Ans. — He  came  because  His  name  was  Love. 
QuES. — And  did  He  die — the  Son  of  God  ? 

Ans. — Yes,  on  the  cross,  He  shed  His  blood. 
QuES. — Why  did  my  Lord  and  Saviour  bleed  ? 

Ans. — That  we  from  evil  might  be  freed. 
QuES. — When  He  had  died,  what  happened  then  ? 

Ans. — On  the  third  day  He  rose  again. 
QUES. — Where  did  He  go,  when  He  had  risen? 

Ans. — He  went  to  God's  right  hand  in  heaven. 
QuES. — Where  is  He  now  ?     Is  He  still  there  ? 

Ans. — Yes,  and  He  pleads  with  God  in  prayer. 
QuES. — What  does  He  pray  for,  and  for  whom  ? 

Ans. — He  prays,  that  we  to  Him,  might  come. 
QuES. — Should    we    not    come?      Should   we    not 
come  ? 

Ans. — Oh,  yes,  Christ  is  the  sinner's  home. 
QuES. — Christ  is  the  weary  sinner's  home  ! 
-Ans. — Oh,  let  us  come  !     Oh,  let  us  come  ! 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  23 

26. 

It  is  not  far  to  Jesus, 

If  you  only  knew  how  near, 
You  would  reach  Him  in  a  moment, 

And  banish  all  your  fear. 
He  is  standing  close  beside  you. 

If  only  you  could  see, 
And  saying, — could  you  hear  Him, 

"  Let  the  children  come  to  me  !  " 


Cho. — It  is  not  far  to  Jesus, 

If  you  only  knew  how  near. 
You  would  reach  Him  in  a  moment, 
And  banish  all  your  fear. 


You  know  He  never  changes, 

As  your  little  friends  do  here  ? 
He  is  always  kind  and  ready, 

To  comfort  and  to  cheer. 
It  matters  not  how  little. 

How  very  young  or  weak  ; 
And  if  you  have  been  sinful, 

It  was  you  He  came  to  seek. 


You  really  must  love  Jesus, 

When  you  think  of  all  His  love 
In  coming  down  from  heaven, 

That  happy  home  above. 
And  lying  in  a  manger, 

And  suffering  so  much  woe ; 
That  you  and  all  dear  children. 

To  that  bright  world  might  go. 


24  HYMNAL  FOR 

27. 

Hark  !  I  hear  the  Saviour  calling : 
'<  Little  children,  come  to  me ; 

I  will  bless  you,  save  you,  keep  you, 
I  from  sin  will  set  you  free." 


Cho. — He  calls  again :  O  let  us,  then, 
With  one  united  cry. 
The  call  obey,  and  humbly  say — 
"  Dear  Jesus,  here  am  I." 


"  Come,"  says  Jesus,  "  in  the  morning 
Of  your  bright  and  tender  youth  ; 
I  will  be  your  guide  and  helper, 
I'm  the  Way,  the  Life,  the  Truth." 


"  Come  without  a  moment's  waiting, 
In  your  want  and  weakness  come ; 
I  will  take  you,  I  will  love  you, 
I  will  bring  you  to  my  home." 


"  Come,  for  'twas  to  seek  and  save  you, 
I  to  earth  from  heaven  came  down  ; 
Come,  that  I  may  have  and  hold  you 
In  my  everlasting  crown." 


"  Come,  there's  nothing  now  to  hinder. 
Little  child  who  e'er  thou  art ; 
I  for  thee  myself  have  given ; 

Give  me  back  thyself— thy  heart." 

By- permission  of  Asa  Hull,  owner  of  Copyright. 


28. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  25 


Come  to  Jesus,  come  to  Jesus, 

Come  to  Jesus  to-day; 
To-day  come  to  Jesus, 

Come  to  Jesus  to-day. 

He  will  save  you.  He  will  save  you. 

He  will  save  you  to-day  ; 
To-day  He  will  save  you. 

He  will  save  you  to-day. 

Don't  reject  Him,  don't  reject  Him, 

Don't  reject  Him  to-day  ; 
To-day  don't  reject  Him, 

Don't  reject  Him  to-day. 

He  is  ready,  He  is  ready, 

He  is  ready  to-day ; 
To-day  He  is  ready. 

He  is  ready  to-day. 

Oh,  believe  Him,  oh,  believe  Him, 

Oh,  believe  Him  to-day  ; 
To-day,  oh,  believe  Him, 

Oh,  believe  Him  to-day. 

Do  not  tarry,  do  not  tarry, 

Do  not  tarry  to-day  ; 
To-day  do  not  tarry. 

Do  not  tarry  to-day. 

Hallelujah,  hallelujah, 

Hallelujah,  Amen; 
Amen,  hallelujah. 

Hallelujah,  Amen. 

The  •wordsjust  nozu  can  be  used  for  to-day. 


26  HYMNAL  FOR 

1.  "Come   unto   me,   all    ye   that    labor   and   are 

heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest." — 
Matt,  i  i  :  28. 

Chorus. — Come  to  Jesus. 

2.  "  Believe   on  the   Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou 

shall  be  saved." — Acts  16  :  31. 

Chorus. — He  will  save  you. 

3.  "  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 

begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life." 
— John  3:16. 

Chorus. — Oh,  believe  Him. 

4.  "  Him  that  cometh  to  me  I  will  in  no  wise  cast 

out." — John  6  :  37. 

Chorus. — He'll  receive  you. 

5.  "  The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us 

from  all  sin." — i  John  i  :  7. 

Chorus. — He  will  cleanse  you. 

6.  "  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man 

lay  down  his  life  for  his  friends." — JOHN  15  : 
13- 

Chortis. — Jesus  loves  you. 

7.  He  is  waiting,  etc. 

8.  He'll  forgive  you,  etc. 
•  9.  He'll  renew  you,  etc. 

:io.  Hallelujah,  Amen,  etc. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 

29. 

Oh,  many,  many  children 

In  Zion  shall  be  found } 
We  hear  their  happy  voices, 

And  pleasant  is  the  sound ; 
For  children  can  be  Christians, 

And  while  at  work,  or  play, 
Be  gentle  like  the  Master, 

And  all  His  words  obey. 


Chorus. — Oh,  children,  come  to  JesHs! 
His  service  is  a  joy; 
Oh,  come  within  the  city. 
Yes,  ev'ry  girl  and  boy. 


Oh,  who  will  be  the  children 

Within  the  city  bright  ? 
Will  you  be  one  to  enter, 

And  come  by  morning  light  ? 
Oh,  do  not  wait  till  older — 

The  shadows  may  appear — 
You  may  not  see  to  enter 

When  night  is  almost  here. 


Then  come  and  bring  a  playmate, 

Perchance  a  brother  dear  ; 
Let  sisters  come  together. 

Oh,  never,  never  fear  ; 
For  Zion  must  have  children 

Upon  her  golden  street. 
Then  come,  and  bring  in  with  you 

Whoever  you  may  meet. 

From  Infant  Praises  by  per.  of  John  J.  Hood. 


28  HYMNAL  FOR 

30. 

What  tender  words !  how  sweet  a  voice  I 
'Tis  Christ  the  Lord  who  speaks : 
"  Come  unto  Me,  come  and  rejoice, 
The  child  shall  find,  who  seeks." 


Come  unto  Me,  with  words  of  prayer, 
With  trusting  hearts,  oh,  come ! 

I'll  make  your  souls  my  loving  care, 
To  heaven  I'll  lead  you  home." 


"  There  many  mansions  waiting  stand, 
Prepared  for  those  I  love ; 
Oh,  child,  give  Me  thy  trusting  hand, 
Then  dwell  with  Me  above." 


Blest  is  the  child,  whose  youthful  heart 
Shall  hear  the  Saviour's  call ; 

And  choosing  now  the  better  part, 
Escape  sin's  bitter  thrall. 

Thro'  earth's  dark  way  he'll  safely  pass, 

Held  by  that  blessed  hand; 
And,  shouting  victory  at  last. 

Reach  heaven's  thrice  happy  land. 


31. 


Jesus*  voice  my  name  is  calling, 

Seeks  my  heart  to  win ; 
Hardened  is  my  heart  with  sinning, 

Shall  I  let  Him  in  ? 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  29 

Shall  I  hear  His  tender  pleading — 

Can  I  tell  Him  nay  ? 
Can  I  close  the  door  upon  Him, 

See  Him  turn  away? 

Refrain: — 

Hark,  I  hear  my  Saviour  gently  knocking,  knocking — 
While  with  fear  my  guilty  heart  is  throbbing,  throb- 
bing ; 
Jesus  stands  without  it,  gently  knocking,  knocking — 
Christ,  my  Saviour,  knocking  at  the  door. 

Patiently  the  Lord  is  waiting, 

Waiting  at  the  door ; 
Pierced  for  me  the  hand  that's  knocking. 

Knocking  ever  more. 
Wide  the  door  with  joy  I'll  open, 

Bid  the  Lord  come  in  ! 
In  my  heart  forever  dwelling, 

Casting  out  my  sin. 

Refrain  : — 

I  will  open  to  His  gentle  knocking,  knocking — 

While  with  joy  my  gladdened  heart  is  throbbing, 

throbbing ; 
Jesus  stands  without,  no  longer  knocking,  knocking — 
Christ,  my  Saviour,  enters  at  the  door. 

Used  by  permission  of  Dr.  H.  R.  Palmer,  owner  of  the  copy- 
right. 


32. 


Jesus  is  knocking  at  the  door, 
I  know  He  oft  has  knocked  before ; 
And  now  He  comes  this  blessed  day, 
I  must  invite  Him  in  to  stay. 


30  HYMNAL  FOB 

I  think  I  would  let  Jesus  in, 
But  He  will  find  so  much  of  sin ; 
I  fear  He  will  not  love  to  stay, 
What  shall  I  do,  say  yea,  or  nay  ? 

Say  yes,  my  child,  and  open  wide 
The  door,  that  He  may  here  abide ; 
He'll  cleanse  your  heart  from  self  and  sin, 
And  keep  it  too,  all  pure  and  clean. 

He'll  make  His  home  within  your  soul. 
And  ev'ry  thought  and  wish  control ; 
You  will  be  happy,  little  one, 
When  Jesus  Christ  your  heart  has  won. 

{For  last  verse  only  ;  rise  at  singing.) 

I  will !  I  will !  come,  Jesus,  come. 
And  make  my  heart  Thy  happy  home ; 
Thou  wilt  love  me,  I  will  love  Thee, 
And  Thy  obedient  child  will  be. 


33. 


See,  the  kind  Shepherd  Jesus  stands. 

With  all  engaging  charms ; 
Hark,  how  He  calls  His  tender  lambs. 

And  folds  them  in  His  arms. 
Permit  them  to  approach  He  cries. 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 

The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

He'll  lead  us  to  the  heavenly  streams, 

Where  living  waters  flow. 
And  guide  us  to  the  fruitful  fields. 

Where  trees  of  knowledge  grow. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  31 

The  feeblest  lamb  amid  the  flock, 

Shall  be  its  shepherd's  care ; 
While  folded  in  the  Saviour's  arms 

We're  safe  from  ev'ry  snare. 


34. 


Jesus,  the  water  of  life  will  give 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Jesus,  the  water  of  life  will  give 
Freely  to  those  who  love  Him. 
Come  to  that  fountain,  Oh  drink  and  live, 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Come  to  that  fountain,  Oh  drink  and  live, 
Flowing  for  those  that  love  Him. 

Duet  : — 

The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  come 

Chorus  : — Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Duet  : — 

And  he  that  is  thirsty  let  him  come 

Chorus  : — 

And  drink  of  the  water  of  life. 

Full  Chorus  : — 

The  fountain  of  life  is  flowing, 

Flowing,  freely  flowing. 
The  fountain  of  life  is  flowing, 
Is  flowing  for  you  and  for  me. 

Jesus  has  promised  a  home  in  heaven, 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Jesus  has  promised  a  home  in  heaven. 
Freely  to  those  that  love  Him. 


HYMNAL  FOR 


Treasures  unfading  will  there  be  given, 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Treasures  unfading  will  there  be  given, 
Freely  to  those  that  love  Him. 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride,  etc. 


Jesus  has  promised  a  robe  of  white, 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Jesus  has  promised  a  robe  of  white, 

Freely  to  those  that  love  Him. 
Kingdoms  of  glory  and  crowns  of  light. 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Kingdoms  of  glory  and  crowns  of  light, 
Freely  to  those  that  love  Him. 

The  Spirit  and  the  Bride,  etc. 


Jesus  has  promised  eternal  day, 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Jesus  has  promised  eternal  day. 

Freely  to  those  that  love  Him ; 
Pleasure  that  never  shall  pass  away, 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Pleasure  that  never  shall  pass  away. 
Freely  to  those  that  love  Him. 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride,  etc. 


Jesus  has  promised  a  calm  repose, 

Freely,  freely,  freely, 
Jesus  has  promised  a  calm  repose, 
Freely  to  all  that  love  Him ; 


PBIMARY  CLASSES.  33 

Come  to  the  water  of  life  that  flows, 

Freely,  freely,  freely. 
Come  to  the  water  of  life  that  flows, 
Freely  to  all  that  love  Him. 

The  Spirit  and  the  Bride,  etc. 
Copyright,  1883,  by  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 


35. 

Good  news  for  little  children, 

Whoever  they  may  be, 
To  them  the  loving  Saviour 

Has  said,  "  Come  unto  Me ; " 
However  poor  and  needy. 

However  weak  and  small. 
The  boundless  love  of  Jesus 

Encircles  one  and  all. 

None  are  too  young  to  love  Him, 

None  are  too  young  to  know 
The  name  of  Him  who  saves  them 

From  endless  death  and  woe ; 
Oh,  children,  seek  Him  early. 

Now  in  your  youthful  day ; 
He  will  forsake  you  never. 

But  guard  you  in  all  your  ways. 

Words  used  by  arrangement  with  Oliver  Ditson  Co.,  owners 
of  the  copyright. 


36. 


Little  children,  come  to  Jesus ; 

Hear  Him  saying,  "  Come  to  Me  ! " 
Blessed  Jesus,  who  to  save  us, 

Shed  His  blood  on  Calvary  ! 


34  HYMNAL  FOR 

Little  souls  were  made  to  serve  Him, 

All  His  holy  law  fulfill ; 
Little  hearts  were  made  to  love  Him, 

Little  hands  to  do  His  will. 

Chorus: — 

Little  children,  come  to  Jesus ; 

Hear  Him  saying,  "  Come  to  Me ! " 
Blessed  Jesus,  who  to  save  us, 

Shed  His  blood  on  Calvary ! 

Little  eyes  to  read  the  Bible, 

Given  from  the  heaven  above ; 
Little  ears  to  hear  the  stoiy 

Of  the  Saviour's  wondrous  love  ; 
Little  tongues  to  sing  His  praises, 

Little  feet  to  walk  His  ways; 
Little  bodies  to  be  temples 

Where  the  Holy  Spirit,  stays. 


37. 


I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast." 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad ; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting  place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water  ;  thirsty  one. 

Stoop  down  and  drink,  and  live." 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  35 

I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  I  am  this  dark  world's  light ; 
Look  unto  me  :  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright," 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  star,  my  sun  ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  traveling  days  are  done.     Amen. 

Used  by  arrangement  with  S.  A.  Ward,  owner  of  the  copy- 
right. 


38, 


When  little  Samuel  woke, 
And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 

At  ev'ry  word  He  spoke. 
How  much  did  he  rejoice  ! 

Oh,  blessed,  happy  child  !  to  find 

The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind. 

If  God  would  speak  to  me. 
And  say  He  was  my  friend. 

How  happy  should  I  be  ! 
Oh,  how  would  I  attend ! 

The  smallest  sin  I  then  should  fear, 

If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

And  does  He  never  speak  ? 

Oh,  yes ;  for  in  His  word. 
He  bids  me  come  and  seek. 

The  God  whom  Samuel  heard  : 
In  almost  ev'ry  page  I  see. 
The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 


39. 


HYMNAL  FOR 

And  I  beneath  His  care, 

May  safely  rest  my  head, 
I  know  that  God  is  there, 

To  guard  my  humble  bed  ; 
And  ev'ry  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Sinee  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

Like  Samuel,  let  me  say, 
When  e'er  I  read  His  word, 

Speak,  Lord  ;  I  would  obey 
The  voice  that  Samuel  heard, 

And  when  I  in  Thy  house  appear. 

Speak,  for  Thy  servant  waits  to  hear. 


Lord,  a  little  tired  child. 

Comes  to  Thee  this  day  for  rest ; 
Take  it,  fold  it  in  Thine  arms, 

Soothe  its  head  upon  Thy  breast ; 
Through  a  night  of  wind  and  storm, 

Lo,  it  leans  on  Thee  for  rest ; 
Take  it,  fold  it  in  Thine  arms. 

Soothe  its  head  upon  Thy  breast. 

Whisper,  as  it  sleepeth  there, 

Tenderest,  sweetest  lullabies, 
Till  it  smiles  as  infants  do. 

Dreaming  of  the  happy  skies ; 
Then,  dear  Lord,  thus  comforted, 

Rested  with  Thy  perfect  rest; 
It  shall  sing  to  weary  hearts. 

What  it  learned  upon  Thy  breast. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  37 


Tho'  dark  fhe  night,  and  clouds  look  black 

And  stormy  overhead, 
And  trials  of  almost  ev'ry  kind 

Across  my  path  are  spread ; 
How  soon  I  conquer  all, 
As  to  the  Lord  I  call, 
A  little  talk  with  Jesus 
Makes  it  right,  all  right. 

And  thus  by  frequent  little  talks 

I  gain  the  victory. 
And  march  along  with  cheerful  song. 

Enjoying  liberty ; 
With  Jesus  as  my  friend 
I'll  prove  until  the  end, 
A  little  talk  with  Jesus 
Makes  it  right,  all  right. 


If  Jesus  Christ  was  sent. 

To  save  us  from  our  sin, 
And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent, 

We  should  at  once  begin. 

He  says  He  loves  to  see 

A  broken-hearted  one. 
He  loves  that  sinners  such  as  we, 

Should  mourn  for  what  we've  done. 

*Tis  not  enough  to  say 

We're  sorry  and  repent 
Yet  still  go  on  from  day  to  day 

Just  as  we  always  went. 


42. 


HYMNAL  FOR 

Repentance  is  to  leare 
The  sins  we  loved  before, 

And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve 
By  doing  so  no  more. 

Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere 
To  watch  as  well  as  pray. 

However  small,  however  dear, 
Take  all  our  sins  away. 


Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

Bold  shall  I  stand  in  thy  great  day. 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
Fully  absolved  through  these  I  am. 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise. 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  this  shall  then  be  all  my  plea — 
Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died,  for  me. 

This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue  : 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

Oh,  let  the  dead  now  hear  Thy  voice  ! 
Bid,  Lord,  Thy  mourning  ones  rejoice  : 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness. 


43. 


44. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 


Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ! 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood 

From  Thy  wounded  side  that  flowed 

Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure, 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 


Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone : 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, — 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling. 


While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death. 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown. 
And  behold  Thee  on  Thy  throne, — 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me. 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ! 


I  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God; 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 

Till  not  a  spot  remains. 


40  HYMNAL  FOR 

I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus, 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him ; 
He  healeth  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares ; 
He  from  them  all  releases. 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

And  learn  the  angels'  song. 


45. 


There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 

And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

Chorus  : — Oh,  how  I  love  Jesus ! 
Oh,  how  I  love  Jesus ! 
Oh,  how  I  love  Jesus, 

Because  He  first  loved  me. 


The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 

And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 


46. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  41 

Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 

Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

E'er  since  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 

And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save. 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 


According  to  Thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, — 

I  will  remember  Thee  ! 

Can  I  Gethsemane  forget. 
Or  there  Thy  conflict  see. 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  Thee  ? 

When  to  the  Cross  I  turn  mine  eyes. 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  my  Sacrifice  ! 

I  must  remember  Thee. 

Remember  Thee,  and  all  Thy  pains, 

And  all  Thy  love  to  me ! 
Yes,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 

I  will  remember  Thee  ! 


42  HYMNAL  FOR 

And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 
And  mind  and  memory  flee, 

When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus !  remember  me. 


47. 


My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine  : 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray. 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
Oh  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  thine. 

May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart. 

My  zeal  inspire  : 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me. 
Oh  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread. 
And  griefs  around  me  spread. 

Be  Thou  my  Guide  ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day. 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream. 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour,  then  in  love. 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
Oh  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul. 


48. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  43 


Just  as  I  atn  without  one  plea 
But  that  Thy  d/ood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  dzd's^  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamd  of  God,  I  come ! 


Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot. 
To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 


Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt. 
Fightings  within,  and  fears  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  ! 


Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 


Just  as  I  am.  Thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 


Just  as  I  am — Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down — 
Now,  to  be  Thine,  yea.  Thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come !     Amen. 


44  HYMNAL  FOR 

49. 

I  WANT  to  be  like  Jesus, 

So  lowly  and  so  meek, 
For  no  one  marked  an  angry  word 

That  ever  heard  Him  speak; 
I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 

So  frequently  in  prayer, 
Alone  upon  the  mountain  top, 

He  met  His  Father  there. 

I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 

I  never,  never  find 
That  He  though  persecuted  was 

To  any  one  unkind ; 
I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Engaged  in  doing  good. 
So  that  of  me  it  may  be  said. 

She  hath  done  what  she  could. 

I  want  to  be  like  Jesus, 

So  lowly  and  so  meek, 
For  no  one  marked  an  angry  word 

That  ever  heard  Him  speak; 
Alas  !  I'm  not  like  Jesus 

As  any  one  may  see, 
O  gentle  Saviour,  send  Thy  grace, 

And  make  me  like  to  Thee. 


50. 


Jesus,  when  a  little  child 

Taught  us  what  we  ought  to  be- 
Holy,  harmless,  undefiled 

Was  the  Saviour's  infancy  ; 
All  the  Father's  glory  shone 
In  the  person  of  His  Son. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  45 

As  in  age  and  strength  He  grew, 
Heavenly  wisdom  filled  His  breast; 

Crowds  attentive,  round  Him  drew. 
Wondering  at  their  infant  guest ; 

Gazed  upon  His  lovely  face. 

Saw  Him  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

In  His  heavenly  Father's  house 

Jesus  spent  His  early  days; 
There  He  paid  His  solemn  vows, 

There  proclaimed  His  Father's  praise, 
Thus  it  was  His  lot  to  gain, 
Favor  both  with  God  and  man. 

Father,  guide  our  steps  aright 

In  the  way  that  Jesus  trod; 
May  it  be  our  great  delight 

To  obey  Thy  will,  O  God! 
Then  to  us  shall  soon  be  given 
Endless  bliss  with  Christ  in  heaven. 


The  Author  of  salvation. 

The  Saviour,  meek  and  mild ; 
Once  took  a  lowly  station, 

Became  a  little  child. 
In  infancy,  a  stranger. 

How  mean  was  His  abode ! 
His  cradle  was  a  manger, 

Himself  the  Son  of  God. 

Cho. — The  Author  of  salvation. 

The  Saviour,  meek  and  mild ; 
Once  took  a  lowly  station, 
Became  a  little  child. 


52. 


HYMNAL  FOB 

His  earthly  parents  found  Him, 

Submissive,  day  by  day  ; 
So  meek  to  all  around  Him, 

So  ready  to  obey. 
No  stain  of  sin  or  folly, 

Could  ever  cloud  His  brow  ; 
His  heart,  so  pure  and  holy, 

With  love  would  ever  glow. 

And  when  His  foes  assailed  Him, 

He  sought  but  to  forgive  ; 
When  to  the  cross  they  nailed  Him, 

He  died  that  they  might  live. 
This  bright  example  shows  us. 

What  duties  to  fulfill ; 
Oh,  let  it  now  arouse  us. 

To  hear  and  do  His  will. 


The  foxes  have  their  dwelling, 

The  little  birds  their  nest, 
But  God's  own  Son,  that  blessed  One, 

Had  not  a  place  for  rest ; 
A  lonely  mountain  pillow 

His  sleeping  place  might  be, 
And  kneeling  there  in  nightly  prayer 

His  own  remembered  He. 

A  thousand  tongues  are  calling 

This  loyal  heart  of  mine. 
And  gilded  toys  and  fleeting  joys 

Around  my  pathway  shine ; 
But,  oh,  they  seem  as  nothing 

Since  Christ  my  heart  has  won; 
I'll  walk  His  ways  and  sing  His  praise 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  47 

53. 

Whene'er  my  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  my  heart  and  tongue  to  strife, 

To  Jesus  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian's  life. 

Oh,  how  benevolent  and  kind. 

How  mild  and  ready  to  forgive ; 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind. 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 


To  do  His  Heavenly  Father's  will 
Was  His  employment  and  delight ; 

Humility  and  holy  zeal. 

Shone  through  His  life  supremely  bright. 


But  oh,  how  blind,  how  weak  we  are. 
How  frail,  how  apt  to  turn  aside ! 

Lord,  we  depend  upon  Thy  care. 
We  ask  Thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 


Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be ; 

Make  us  by  Thy  transforming  grace, 
O  Saviour,  daily  more  like  Thee. 


54. 


More  like  Jesus  would  I  be. 
Let  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  peace  and  love, 
Make  me  gentle  as  the  dove. 


48  HYMNAL  FOR 

More  like  Jesus  while  I  go, 
Pilgrim  in  this  world  below ; 
Poor  in  spirit  would  I  be, 
Let  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me. 

If  He  hears  the  raven's  cry, 
If  His  ever  watchful  eye, 
Marks  the  sparrows  when  they  fall, 
Surely  He  will  hear  my  call. 

He  will  teach  me  how  to  live, 
All  my  sinful  thoughts  forgive ; 
Pure  in  heart,  I  still  would  be — 
Let  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me. 


55, 


This  day  belongs  to  God  alone 
This  day  He  chooses  for  His  own. 
And  we  must  neither  work  nor  play. 
Because  it  is  God's  holy  day. 
'Tis  well  to  have  one  day  in  seven, 
That  we  may  learn  the  way  to  heaven. 
Then  let  us  spend  it  as  we  should. 
In  serving  God  and  being  good. 

We  ought  to-day  to  learn  and  seek, 
What  we  may  think  of  all  the  week, 
And  be  the  better  ev'ry  day. 
For  what  we  hear  our  teachers  say. 
Then  let  us  ever  watch  and  pray. 
And  holy  keep  the  Sabbath  day. 
That  we  may  Jesus  learn  to  love, 
And  dwell  with  Him  in  heaven  above. 


56, 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 


We  must  not  work  on  Sunday, 

On  Sunday,  on  Sunday, 

We  must  not  work  on  Sunday, 

Because  it  is  a  sin. 
But  we  may  work  on  Monday, 
On  Tuesday,  on  Wednesday, 
On  Thursday,  Friday,  Saturday, 

'Till  Sunday  comes  again. 

We  must  not  play  on  Sunday, 

On  Sunday,  on  Sunday, 

We  must  not  play  on  Sunday, 

Because  it  is  a  sin. 
But  we  may  play  on  Monday, 
On  Tuesday,  on  Wednesday, 
On  Thursday,  Friday,  Saturday, 

'Till  Sunday  comes  again. 

We  must  not  buy  on  Sunday, 
On  Sunday,  on  Sunday, 
We  must  not  buy  on  Sunday, 

Because  it  is  a  sin. 
But  we  may  buy  on  Monday, 
On  Tuesday,  on  Wednesday, 
On  Thursday,  Friday,  Saturday, 

'Till  Sunday  comes  again. 

We  must  not  sell  on  Sunday, 
On  Sunday,  on  Sunday, 
We  must  not  sell  on  Sunday, 

Because  it  is  a  sin. 
But  we  may  sell  on  Monday, 
On  Tuesday,  on  Wednesday, 
On  Thursday,  Friday,  Saturday 

'Till  Sunday  comes  again. 


50  HYMNAL  FOR 

We  must  do  wrong  on  no  day, 

On  no  day,  on  no  day. 

We  must  do  wrong  on  no  day, 

Because  it  is  a  sin. 
But  serve  the  Lord  on  Monday, 
On  Tuesday,  on  Wednesday, 
On  Thursday,  Friday,  Saturday, 

'Till  Sunday  comes  again. 


67. 


Ring,  Sabbath  bells,  ring  merrily 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  praise, 
Ring  on,  we'll  sing  so  cheerily 

To  God,  our  thoughts  we'll  raise; 
From  far  and  near,  from  everywhere 

Bring  little  children  home, 
Into  this  happy  house  of  God, 

'Tis  Jesus  bids  them  come. 

Ring,  joyful  bells,  ring  merrily. 

And  sound  your  loudest  chime, 
Ring  out  your  music  joyfully 

In  sweet  and  tuneful  rhyme  ; 
For  though  our  Christ  was  humbly  born 

And  in  a  manger  lay. 
Yet  He  is  God,  the  King  of  kings 

To  whom  we  all  should  pray. 

Ring,  Sabbath  bells,  ring  merrily, 

While  childish  voices  swell. 
In  this  our  song  of  loving  praise 

To  Christ  we  love  so  well ; 
Upon  the  cross  He  gave  His  life 

That  we  might  be  forgiven. 
He  shows  us  all  the  pathway  bright 

That  leads  from  earth  to  heaven. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  51 

58. 

How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  morning  of  rest ; 
The  day  of  the  week  which  I  surely  love  best ; 
The  morning  my  Saviour  arose  from  the  tomb, 
And  took  from  the  grave  all  its  terror  and  gloom. 

Oh  let  me  be  thoughtful  and  prayerful  to-day, 
And  not  spend  a  minute  in  trifling  or  play ; 
Remembering  these  seasons  were  graciously  given, 
To  teach  me  to  seek,  and  prepare  me  for  heaven. 

In  the  house  of  my  God,  in  His  presence  and  fear; 
When  I  worship  to-day  may  it  all  be  sincere ; 
In  the  school  when  I  learn,  may  I  do  it  with  care. 
And  be  grateful  to  those  who  watch  over  me  there. 

Instruct  me,  my  Saviour,  a  child  though  I  be.; 
I  am  not  too  young  to  be  noticed  by  Thee ; 
Renew  all  my  heart,  keep  me  firm  in  Thy  ways, 
I  would  love  Thee  and  serve  Thee,  and  give  Thee 
the  praise. 


(^Recite.-)     FIRST  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

SECOND  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image, 
or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above, 
or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water 
under  the  earth  :  thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to 
them,  nor  serve  them :  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a 
jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon 


52  HYMNAL  FOR 

the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of 
them  that  hate  me ;  and  shewing  mercy  unto  thou- 
sands of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

THIRD  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God 
in  vain  :  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that 
taketh  his  name  in  vain, 
{Sing.) 


59.  Oommandment  Hymn. 

One  God  I  must  worship  supreme, 
And  ne'er  before  images  bow ; 

I  must  not  speak  light  of  His  name, 
But  pay  to  Him  every  vow. 


I'm  bound  to  remember  with  care 
The  Sabbath  so  hallowed  and  pure ; 

To  honor  my  parents  so  dear. 

That  my  life  may  the  longer  endure. 


I  never  must  steal,  nor  consent 
To  what  is  impure  or  untrue ; 

I  must  not  indulge  discontent, 
Or  covet  my  neighbor  his  due. 


Now  help  me,  O  Father  in  heaven, 

To  keep  these  commandments  with  zeal, 

In  the  strength  that  through  Jesus  is  given, 
To  those  who  are  doing  Thy  will. 


PRIMARY  CLASSBS.  53 

{Recite.)  FOURTH.  COMMANDMENT. 

Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to  keep  it  holy.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  thy  work  :  but  the 
seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God :  in 
it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor 
thy  daughter,  thy  manservant,  nor  thy  maidservant, 
nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy 
gates :  for  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the 
seventh  day :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath 
day,  and  hallowed  it. 

FIFTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother :  that  thy  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee. 

{Sing-.)  I'm  bound  to  remember  with  care, 

The  Sabbath  so  hallowed  and  pure ; 
To  honor  my  parents  so  dear. 

That  my  life  may  the  longer  endure. 

{Recite.)     SIXTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

SEVENTH  COMMANDMENT. 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

EIGHTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

NINTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbor. 


54  HYMNAL  FOR 


TENTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  manserv- 
ant, nor  his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor 
anything  that  is  thy  neighbour's. 

(Sing.)      I  never  must  steal,  nor  consent, 
To  what  is  impure  or  untrue ; 
I  must  not  indulge  discontent. 
Or  covet  my  neighbor  his  due. 

(J^ecit^.) 

THE  TWO  GREAT  COMMANDMENTS. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind, 
and  with  all  thy  strength :  this  is  the  first  command- 
ment. And  the  second  is  like,  namely  this.  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself. — Mark  12 :  30,  31. 

(^Sing.) 

Now  help  me,  O  Father  in  heaven, 

To  keep  these  commandments  with  zeal. 
In  the  strength  that  through  Jesus  is  given, 

To  those  who  are  doing  Thy  will. 


60. 

From  sinful  words  I  must  refrain ; 
I  must  not  take  God's  name  in  vain 
I  must  not  work,  I  must  not  play. 
Upon  God's  holy  Sabbath  day. 

And  if  my  parents  speak  the  word, 
I  must  obey  them  in  the  Lord ; 
Nor  steal,  nor  lie,  nor  waste  my  days 
In  idle  tales  and  foolish  plays. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  55 


The  deadly  cup  while  others  drink, 

We'll  never,  never  taste  it; 
It  lures  us  on  to  ruin's  brink, 

And  thousands  have  confessed  it ; 
Come,  boys  and  girls,  the  pledge  we'll  sign, 

Be  temperance  sons  and  daughters ; 
We'll  banish  brandy,  rum,  and  wine, 

And  drink  the  crystal  waters. 

We'll  never  take  God's  name  in  vain. 

And  never  will  profane  it ; 
The  virtuous  heart  shall  ne'er  complain 

Our  oaths  alarm  and  pain  it ; 
No  words  profane  our  lips  shall  move, 

No  words  untrue  defile  them ; 
And  swearers  we'll  entreat  in  love, 

And  pray  for,  not  revile  them. 

We'll  never  use  the  filthy  weed 

We  taste  at  first  with  loathing. 
Which  pales  the  cheek  all  blooming  red. 

And  scents  the  breath  and  clothing : 
If  we  beneath  its  power  should  fall, 

'Twill  prove  a  cruel  master. 
Around  us  throws  its  iron  thrall 

And  bind  the  captive  faster. 

Then  come,  a  war  we'll  nobly  wage 

With  all  that  would  degrade  us; 
The  foe  may  meet  us  in  his  rage. 

But  God  will  surely  aid  us : 
No  tyrant  habit  e'er  shall  sit 

Enthroned  and  crowned  within  us; 
True  life  these  things  but  ill  befit, 

'Tis  love  divine  shall  win  us. 


56  HYMNAL  FOB 

62. 

Of  all  the  tints  the  light  looks  on, 

However  bright  their  hue, 
There's  none  that  speaks  of  better  things 

Than  does  the  bit  of  blue. 

Refrain  : — 

The  bonnie  bit  of  blue,  my  friends, 

The  bonnie  bit  of  blue. 
It  tells  of  hope,  it  tells  of  joy, 

The  bonnie  bit  of  blue. 

Come,  wear  the  blue — you  cannot  know 
The  good  that  you  may  do. 

By  joining  in  a  noble  cause. 
The  Army  of  the  blue. 

Then  wear  the  blue  above  the  heart 
That's  brave,  and  warm  and  true, 

And  never  be  ashamed  to  show 
The  bonnie  bit  of  blue. 


63. 


A  Recitation. 


There  is  a  boy  (perhaps  you  know  his  name) — 

Who  tried  to  shun  the  way  that  leads  to  shame : 

The  way  that  tipplers  go,  and  drunkards  love, 

The  way  uncheered  by  blessing  from  above. 

From  jacket  front  a  ribbon  blue  depends, 

To  show  that  he  and  Temperanct  are  good  friends. 

It  is  a  badge,  more  worthy  to  be  worn 

Than  many  emblems  that  a  prince  adorn. 

A  generous  leader — Temperance  takes  great  care 

Of  all  her  followers — precious  gifts  they  share : 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  57 

Health,  happy  homes ,  and  self-respect ;  how  true 
Their  wealth,  who  wear  the  '■^Bonnie  bit  of  Blue" 
The  "  Bonnie  bit  of  Blue  "  long  may  it  wave, 
Our  girls  and  boys  from  Demon  Drink  to  save ! 
Do  you  not  wear  it  ?     Then  begin  to  now, 
With  which  advice,  I  close,  and  make  my  bow. 
Song.     Bonnie  bit  of  blue. 

[Children  waving  blue  streamers.] 


64. 

In  the  ways  of  true  temperance  see  children  delight- 
ing, 

So  joyful  and  happy  wherever  we  go ; 
If  firm  to  the  purpose  in  which  we're  uniting. 

We  shall  never  be  drunkards,  Oh,  never,  oh,  no ! 

Chorus  : — 

Oh,  never,  oh,  never,  oh,  never,  oh,  never. 

We  shall  never  be  drunkards,  oh,  never,  oh,  no ! 


The  first  little  drop  of  strong  drink  that  is  taken, 
Is  the  first  step  to  ruin,  e'en  children  may  know ; 

If  the  first  little  drop  be  in  earnest  forsaken. 

We  shall  never  be  drunkards,  Oh,  never,  oh,  no ! 


Then  free  from   the   ruin  strong  drink  would  occa- 
sion. 

We'll  stand  by  our  temperance  wherever  we  go. 
If  evil  ones  tempt,  we'll  resist  their  persuasion, 

And  never  be  drunkards.  Oh,  never,  oh,  no ! 

From  Gathered  Jewels  No.  2,  by  per.  of  W.  W.  Whitney  Co. 


58  HYMNAL  FOR 

«5. 

Come  children  come,  join  the  Temperance  band, 

Now  in  your  day  of  youth, 
Dark  hang  the  clouds  o'er  our  native  land, 

Come  tight  for  right  and  truth. 
Many  the  children,  weeping  to-day, 

Sorrowing  for  loved  ones  now  gone. 
Slain  by  the  cruel  tyrant  Rum, 

Leaving  their  sad  ones  to  mourn. 

Refrain  :— 

Come  children  come,  join  the  Temperance  fight. 

Bright  gleams  our  banner  to-day, 
Be  not  dismayed  we  are  marching  in  might, 

Soon  will  the  mist  roll  away. 

Children  are  gathering  over  the  land. 

Gathering  to  help  fight  the  foe, 
Satan  is  arming  his  mighty  band, 

To  bring  our  nation  low. 
Then,  oh,  dear  children,  drive  Rum  away, 

And  if  you  have  touched  it  before. 
Let  not  the  Tempter,  lead  you  astray. 

But  watch  and  pray  evermore. 


66. 


Don't  drink  it,  boys,  don't  drink  it 

Put  the  tempting  glass  away ; 
'Twill  surely  be  your  ruin,  boys ; 

Remember  what  I  say ; 
Now  promise  from  this  moment,  boys. 

You'll  never  drink  again  : 
Come  out  in  God's  own  sunshine,  boys. 

And  sign  the  pledge  like  men. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  59 

Don't  drink  it,  boys,  don't  drink  it ; 

It's  the  source  of  every  crime ; 
It  biteth  like  a  serpent,  boys  ; 

Beware  !  be  warned  in  time  ; 
Perchance  the  voice  that  warns  you  now, 

You'll  never  hear  again ; 
Come  out  in  God's  own  sunlight,  boys, 

And  sign  the  pledge  like  men. 


Don't  drink  it,  boys,  don't  drink  it ; 

You  will  rue  it  if  you  do ; 
Oh  !  think  how  many  loving  hearts 

Are  praying  now  for  you  : 
Now  promise  in  the  fear  of  God, 

You'll  never  drink  again  ; 
Come,  join  the  temperance  army,  boys, 

And  sign  the  pledge  like  men. 
Copyright,  1874,  by  Hubert  P.  Main.    Used  by  per. 


67. 


Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain. 
The  youthful  and  the  strong  ; 

Mourn  for  the  wine-cup's  fearful  reign, 
And  the  deluded  throng. 


Mourn  for  the  ruined  soul — 

Eternal  life  and  light 
Lost  by  the  fiery,  maddening  bowl, 

And  turned  to  hopeless  night. 


HYMNAL   FOR 

Mourn  for  the  lost — but  call, 
Call  to  the  strong,  the  free  ; 

Rouse  them  to  shun  that  dreadful  fall, 
And  to  the  refuge  flee. 


Mourn  for  the  lost — but  pray, 

Pray  to  our  God  above, 
To  break  the  fell  destroyer's  sway, 
.     And  show  His  saving  love. 


68. 

"  Wine  is  a  mocker,  strong  drink  is  raging  :  and  whosoever  is 
deceived  thereby  is  not  wise." — Prov.  20 :  i. 

A  PLEDGE  we  make 

No  wine  to  take ; 

Nor  brandy  red, 

To  turn  the  head ; 

Nor  whiskey  hot, 

That  makes  the  sot; 

Nor  fiery  rum. 

That  ruins  home. 

Nor  will  we  sin. 

By  drinking  gin ; 

Hard  cider,  too. 

Will  never  do  ; 

Nor  brewer's  beer, 

Our  hearts  to  cheer. 
To  quench  our  thirst,  we  always  bring 
Cold  water,  from  the  well  or  spring ; 
So  here  we  pledge  perpetual  hate 
To  all  that  can  intoxicate. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  61 

69. 

Away  from  the  dusty  highway, 
Afar  from  the  crowded  street, 

There  sparkled  a  cooHng  fountain, 
Which  murmured  in  music  sweet. 

Duett. — Its  melody  so  enchanting, 

As  through  the  air  it  rung, 
Methought  as  I  staid  to  listen. 
That  these  were  the  words  it  sung : 

Cho. — O  come  ye  and  drink  of  the  nectar 

Which  health  and  prosperity  brings. 
For  the  foam  of  the  sparkling  wine-cup, 
At  last  like  an  adder  it  stings. 

Though  death  and  destruction  lieth 
Concealed  in  the  drunkard's  bowl, 

Yet  thousands  have  lost  their  manhood, 
And  bartered  away  the  soul. 

Duett. — For  a  drink  of  the  fiery  cordial 

Which  leads  to  the  drunkard's  grave, 
Which  maketh  the  man  a  demon, 
And  maketh  the  king  a  slave. 

Oh,  turn  from  the  path  of  evil, 
That  seemeth  so  fair  and  broad. 

For,  surely,  no  drunkard  ever, 
Can  enter  the  kingdom  of  God, 

Duett. — We'll  drink  of  thy  water,  sweet  fountain. 
Till,  free  from  contention  and  strife, 
We'll  dwell  in  the  beautiful  Eden, 
And  drink  of  the  river  of  life. 


62  HYMNAL  FOR 

70. 

Come  all  ye  little  children, 

And  heaken  unto  me  ; 
While  now  I  teach  you  all  the  way, 

To  find  true  liberty. 


Cho. — Children  !  Children  ! 
Won't  you  join  the  band  of  Temp'rance,  Temp'rance, 
Marching  through  the  land ! 


With  beer,  and  ale  and  cider, 
We'll  nothing  have  to  do  ; 

Or  brandy,  or  rum,  or  whisky. 
And  neither  too  should  you. 


If  you  wish  to  be  happy 
At  home  and  full  of  cheer  ; 

You  must  banish  all  the  brandy, 
And  wine,  and  gin,  and  beer. 


For  those  who  early  learn  to  drink. 

Can  never  happy  be  ; 
But  walk  the  way  that  leads  to  death, 

And  endless  misery. 


To  touch  not,  taste  not,  handle  not, 

Must  ever  be  our  rule  ; 
And  this  we  all  are  learning, 

In  our  dear  Sabbath-school. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  63 

And  God  who  lives  in  heaven, 

Is  ever  pleased  to  see  ; 
Our  efforts  to  lead  others, 

To  walk  in  wisdom's  way. 
Copyright,  1896,  by  E.  Revere. 

Note. — Gather  the  children  around  the  platform 
who  are  about  to  take  the  pledge.  Have  them  re- 
peat the  pledge  in  concert,  then  pin  a  badge  upon 
each  child's  bosom.  Sing  the  Temperance  Hymn. 
Explain  the  pledge,  and  march  the  children  to  sign 
their  names  in  the  book.  Give  also  each  child  a 
card  pledge  to  keep. 


71. 

Touch  not  the  cup  it  is  death  to  thy  soul, 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  not  the  cup. 
Many  I  know  who  have  quaffed  from  that  bowl, 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  it  not. 
Little  they  thought  that  the  demon  was  there 
Blindly  they  drank  and  were  caught  in  the  snare, 
Then  of  that  death  dealing  bowl,  oh  beware  ; 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  it  not. 


Touch  not  the  cup  when  the  wine  glistens  bright, 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  not  the  cup. 
Though  like  the  ruby  it  shines  in  the  light, 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  it  not. 
Fangs  of  the  serpent,  are  hid  in  the  bowl, 
Deeply  the  poison  may  enter  thy  soul. 
Soon  will  it  plunge  thee  beyond  thy  control, 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  it  not. 


64  HYMNAL  FOB 

Touch  not  the  cup,  oh,  do  not  drink  a  drop, 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  not  the  cup, 
All  that  thou  lovest  entreat  thee  to  stop. 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  it  not. 
Stop  !  for  the  home  that  to  thee  is  so  dear. 
Stop !  for  the  friends  that  to  thee,  are  so  near, 
Stop  !  for  thy  country  in  trembling  and  fear. 

Touch  not  the  cup,  touch  it  not. 


72. 

We  are  coming,  we  are  coming. 

Make  us  room  throughout  the  land ; 
Children  strong,  and  happy  children, 

Who  have  joined  the  Temperance  Band. 
We  have  promised  not  to  handle. 

Touch  or  taste  the  cup  of  woe  ; 
We  will  fight  with  God  against  it, 

This  our  country's  deadliest  foe. 

If  our  fathers  and  our  mothers 

Drink,  they  know  not  what  they  do ; 
We  are  taught  a  better  lesson, 

And  we'll  heed  it  brave  and  true. 
If  we  never  learn  to  love  it. 

Grown  to  women  and  to  men ; 
Older,  stronger,  nobler,  purer. 

We  shall  never  want  it  then. 


73. 


I  PROMISE  Thee,  sweet  Lord,  that  I 

Will  never  cloud  the  light 
Which  shines  from  Thee  within  my  soul. 

And  makes  my  reason  bright ; 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 

Nor  ever  will  I  lose  the  power 
To  serve  Thee  by  my  will, 

Which  Thou  hast  set  within  nay  heart, 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfill. 


Oh,  let  me  drink  as  Adam  drank, 

Before  from  Thee  he  fell, 
Oh,  let  me  drink  as  Thou,  dear  Lord, 

When  faint  by  Sychar's  well, 
That  from  my  childhood,  pure  from  sin 

Of  drink  and  drunken  strife. 
By  the  clear  fountains,  I  may  rest, 

Of  everlasting  life. 


74. 


Do  unto  others  what  we  would  expect. 
They  should  do  unto  us,  never  neglect 
Each  other's  grief  to  share,  and  we  shall  gain 
Kindness  and  pity  when  we  are  in  pain. 


Let  all  our  actions  be  guided  by  love. 
This  is  the  law  of  God,  sent  from  above, 
And  if  we  daily  try,  with  all  our  might. 
We  with  His  help  can  do,  just  what  is  right. 


Jesus  our  loving  Lord  gave  us  this  text. 
Love  first  thy  God  in  heav'n,  thy  neighbor  next, 
So  shall  earth's  kingdom  be  like  that  above, 
Love  is  the  law  of  God,  for  God  is  love. 
5 


75. 


70. 


HYMNAL  FOB 


Little  children  love  each  other, 

Is  the  blessed  Saviour's  rule, 
Ev'ry  little  one  is  brother, 

To  his  mates  in  Sabbath-school. 
We're  all  children  of  one  Father, 

The  great  God  who  lives  above, 
Shall  we  quarrel  ?  no,  much  rather. 

We  would  be  like  Him,  all  love. 

Selfish  children's  bad  behavior. 

Shows  they  love  themselves  alone. 
But  the  children  of  the  Saviour, 

Say  not  anything  is  their  own. 
All  they  have,  they  share  with  others, 

Give  kind  looks  and  gentle  words,^ 
Thus  they  live  like  happy  brothers. 

And  are  known  to  be  the  Lord's. 


To  do  to  others  as  I  would 

That  they  should  do  to  me. 
Will  make  me  honest,  kind  and  good, 

As  children  ought  to  be. 
I  know  I  should  not  steal  nor  use 

The  smallest  thing  I  see. 
Which  I  should  never  like  to  lose 

If  it  belonged  to  me. 

And  this  plain  rule  forbids  me  quite 

To  strike  an  angry  blow, 
Because  I  should  not  think  it  right 

If  others  served  me  so. 
But  any  kindness  they  may  need 

I'll  do,  whate'er  it  be  ; 
As  I  am  very  glad  indeed 

When  they  are  kind  to  me. 


77. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 


Oh,  the  sweet,  sweet  words  of  Jesus, 

Silver,  silver  bells  ! 
Listen,  children,  for  their  music 

Wondrous  tidings  tells ; 
How  to  make  this  world  of  ours 

Blossom  as  the  rose  ; 
How  a  child  may  carry  sunshine 

Wheresoe'er  it  goes. 

"  Little  children,  love  each  other," 

This  is  one  sweet  chime ; 
Then  a  little  longer  message 

Comes  another  time. 
Do  you  know  it  ?     "  Do  to  others 

As  ye  would  that  they 
Should  do  unto  you,"  comes  sounding 

Through  your  work  and  play. 

Let  the  sweet,  sweet  bells  of  Jesus 

Ring  through  all  your  life ; 
They  shall  soothe  its  ev'ry  trouble. 

Calm  its  ev'ry  strife. 
Oh,  the  sweet,  sweet  words  of  Jesus, 

Silver,  silver  bells  ! 
Listen,  children,  for  their  music 

Wondrous  tidings  tells. 


78. 

Our  Heav'nly  King,  from  His  throne  above, 
Sends  down  to  us  His  law  of  Love, 
A  silken  cord  our  hearts  to  bind. 
In  brotherhood  with  all  mankind. 


HYMNAL  FOR 

A  silken  cord  our  hearts  to  raise, 
To  Him  who  merits  all  our  praise, 
A  silken  cord  our  hearts  to  raise, 
To  Him  who  merits  all  our  praise. 

Our  Heav'nly  King,  from  His  throne  above, 
Sends  down  to  us  His  law  of  Love, 
Like  perfume  from  the  fragrant  flow'r. 
Will  be  our  lives  beneath  its  power. 
Yes,  like  the  fragrant  flow'rs  perfume. 
That  gladdens  all  within  its  room. 
Yes,  like  the  fragrant  flow'rs  perfume. 
That  gladdens  all  within  its  room. 

Our  Heav'nly  King,  from  His  throne  above, 
Sends  down  to  us  His  law  of  Love  : 
A  royal  law  from  the  King's  own  hand, 
A  message  kind  from  Fatherland. 
The  King's  own  children  day  by  day, 
Best  honor  Him,  who  best  obey, 
The  King's  own  children  day  by  day, 
Best  honor  Him,  who  best  obey. 


79. 

God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 
begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. — John  3  :  16. 

A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  That  ye 
love  one  another. — John  13  :  34. 

My  little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word,  neither 

in  tongue ;  but  in  deed  and  in  truth. 

— I  John  3  :  18. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  69 

LOVE. 

1.  Charity  sufifereth  long  and  is  kind; — 

2.  Charity  envieth  not. 

3.  Charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up. 

4.  Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly. 

5.  Seeketh  not  her  own. 

6.  Is  not  easily  provoked. 

7.  Thinketh  no  evil. 

8.  Rejoiceth   not  in  inquity,  but   rejoiceth  in  the 

truth. 

9.  Beareth  all  things. 

10.  Believeth  all  things. 

11.  Hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things. 

12.  Charity  never  faileth. — i  Cor.  13  :  4-8. 

Now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these  three ;  but 

the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. — i  COR.  13  :  13. 
Reprinted  by  per.  from  "  The  Pansy." 


80. 


There  is  beauty  all  around, 

"When  there's  love  at  home ; 
There  is  joy  in  ev'ry  sound, 

"When  there's  love  at  home. 
Peace  and  plenty  here  abide, 
Smiling  sweet  on  ev'ry  side ; 
Time  doth  softly,  sweetly  glide, 

"When  there's  love  at  home, 
Love  at  home.  Love  at  home, 
Time  doth  softly,  sweetly  glide, 

"When  there's  love  at  home. 


70  HYMNAL    FOR 

In  the  cottage  there  is  joy, 

When  there's  love  at  home  ; 
Hate  and  envy  ne'er  annoy, 

When  there's  love  at  home. 
Roses  blossom  'neath  our  feet. 
All  the  earth's  a  garden  sweet, 
Making  life  a  bliss  complete. 

When  there's  love  at  home. 
Love  at  home,  Love  at  home, 
Making  life  a  bliss  complete. 

When  there's  love  at  home. 

Kindly  heaven  smiles  above, 

When  there's  love  at  home  ; 
All  the  earth  is  filled  vi'ith  love. 

When  there's  love  at  home. 
Sweeter  sings  the  brooklet  by. 
Brighter  beams  the  azure  sky  : 
Oh,  there's  One  who  smiles  on  high, 
When  there's  love  at  home. 
Love  at  home,  Love  at  home, 
'  Oh,  there's  One  who  smiles  on  high, 

When  there's  love  at  home. 

Jesus,  show  Thy  mercy  mine. 
Then  there's  love  at  home  ; 
Sweetly  whisper  I  am  Thine, 
Then  there's  love  at  home. 
Source  of  love,  Thy  cheering  light 
Far  exceeds  the  sun  so  bright — 
Can  dispel  the  gloom  of  night ; 
Then  there's  love  at  home. 
Love  at  home,  Love  at  home. 
Can  dispel  the  gloom  of  night, 
Then  there's  love  at  home. 

Used  by  per,  of  O.  Ditson  Co.,  owners  of  copyright. 


81. 


82. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  71 


Words  are  things  of  little  cost, 
Quickly  spoken,  quickly  lost; 
We  forget  them ;  but  they  stand 
Witnesses  at  God's  right  hand. 
And  their  testimonies  bear, 
For  us  or  against  us  there. 


Oh,  how  often  ours  have  been 
Idle  words  and  words  of  sin. 
Words  of  anger,  scorn,  or  pride, 
Or  deceit,  or  faults  to  hide, 
Envious  tales,  or  strife  unkind. 
Leaving  bitter  thoughts  behind ! 


Grant  us,  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 
Strength  to  watch  and  grace  to  pray ; 
May  our  lips,  from  sin  kept  free, 
Love  to  speak  and  sing  of  Thee — 
Till  in  heav'n  we  learn  to  raise 
Hymns  of  everlasting  praise. 


One  step  and  then  another, 

And  the  longest  walk  is  ended ; 
One  stitch  and  then  another, 

And  the  largest  rent  is  mended. 
One  brick  upon  another. 

And  the  highest  wall  is  made. 
One  flake  upon  another, 

And  the  deepest  snow  is  laid. 


72  HYMNAL    FOR 

Then  do  not  look  disheartened 

On  the  work  you  have  to  do, 
And  say  that  such  a  mighty  task 

You  never  can  get  through. 
But  just  endeavor  day  by  day, 

Another  point  to  gain. 
And  soon  the  mountain  which  you  fear 

Will  prove  to  be  a  plain. 

Rome  was  not  builded  in  a  day, 

The  ancient  proverb  teaches ; 
And  nature  by  her  trees  and  flowers. 

The  same  sweet  lesson  preaches. 
Think  not  of  far-off  duties, 

But  of  duties  which  are  near. 
And  having  once  begun  to  work, 

Resolve  to  persevere. 


83. 


Here's  a  lesson  all  should  heed. 

Try  again,  try  again  ; 
If  at  first  you  don't  succeed. 

Try,  oh,  try  again. 
Let  your  courage  well  appear, 

Only  persevere, 
You  will  conquer,  never  fear, 

Try,  oh,  try  again. 


Chorus. — Here's  a  lesson  all  should  heed, 
Try  again,  try  again ; 
If  at  first  you  don't  succeed, 
Try,  oh,  try  again. 


84. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  73 

Twice  or  thrice,  tho'  you  should  fail, 

Try  again,  try  again  ; 
If  at  last  you  would  prevail, 

Try,  oh,  try  again. 
"When  you  strive  there's  no  disgrace. 

Though  you  fail  to  win, 
Bravely  then  in  such  a  case, 

Try,  oh,  try  again. 

Let  the  thing  be  e'er  so  hard. 

Try  again,  try  again ; 
Time  will  surely  bring  reward, 

Try,  oh,  try  again. 
That  which  other  folks  can  do. 

Why  may  not  you  ? 
Why  with  patience  may  not  you? 

Try,  oh,  try  again. 


Never  be  afraid  to  speak  for  Jesus, 
Think  how  much  a  word  can  do ; 

Never  be  afraid  to  own  your  Saviour, 
He,  who  loves  and  cares  for  you. 

Cho. — Never  be  afraid,  never  be  afraid, 
Never,  never,  never, 
Jesus  is  your  loving  Saviour, 
Therefore  never  be  afraid. 

Never  be  afraid  to  work  for  Jesus, 
In  His  vineyard  day  by  day  ; 

Labor  with  a  kind  and  willing  spirit, 
He  will  all  your  toil  repay. 


74  HYMNAL    FOR 

Never  be  afraid  to  bear  for  Jesus, 
Keen  reproaches  when  they  fall ; 

Patiently  endure  your  ev'ry  trial, 

Jesus  meekly  bore  them  all. 

Copyright,  1883,  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 

85.  ~ 

I  WAS  but  a  little  lamb 

From  the  Shepherd  straying. 

When  I  heard  within  my  heart 
Some  One  softly  saying : — 

Chorus  : — "  Follow  Me,  follow  Me, 

I  will  safely  guide  thee 
Through  the  stormy  ways  of  life, 
Walking  with  thee." 

Into  danger  I  would  go 
But  for  His  protection  ; 

I  should  miss  of  heaven,  I  know, 
But  for  this  direction : — 

Never  turning  from  that  voice, 

Never  disobeying. 
Let  me  know  that  unto  me 

Christ  is  always  saying  : — 

Early  to  His  loving  care 
Shall  my  heart  be  given, 

For  each  step  I  take  with  Him 
Brings  me  nearer  heaven. 

Chorus  for  last  verse. 

"  Follow  Me,  follow  Me," 
Is  the  Saviour  saying 
Unto  ev'ry  little  lamb 
Straying  away. 


86. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  75 


Whene'er  you  see  a  schoolboy 
Who  climbs  the  orchard  fence. 

Or  sneaks  around  the  corner 
To  steal  the  apple  and  quince. 


Refrain 


Tell  him  to  halt !  tell  him  to  halt ! 
Whatever  may  be  his  fault. 
Tell  him  to  halt !  tell  him  to  halt ! 
Whatever  may  be  his  fault ; 
Play  up  the  little  Captain, 
The  brave  and  gallant  Captain, 
And  tell  him  to  halt ! 
Halt!  halt!  halt! 

Whene'er  you  see  him  loafing. 
Who  ought  to  be  at  school. 

Or  playing  the  idle  truant 
Against  the  teacher's  rule. 

Whene'er  you  see  him  fighting. 
Or  brawling  in  the  street, 

Or  playing  the  schoolboy  bully, 
The  meanest  thing  you  meet. 

Wliene'er  you  hear  him  swearing, 
Or  saying  the  naughty  word, 

Or  telling  a  lie  or  tattling 
Of  something  he  has  heard. 

Don't  let  the  devil  lead  him 
In  ways  of  burning  shame, 

Speak  up,  ye  gallant  Captain, 
And  call  him  by  his  name. 


HYMNAL    FOR 

But  when  you  see  him  doing 
The  thing  he  ought  to  do, 

And  when  you  hear  him  speaking, 
The  word  so  good  and  true. 


For  last  stanza. 

Tell  him  to  march !  tell  him  to  march  ! 
Right  under  the  Christian  arch. 
Tell  him  to  march  !  tell  him  to  march ! 
Right  under  the  Christian  arch ; 
Play  up  the  little  Captain, 
The  brave  and  gallant  Captain, 
And  tell  him  to  march ! 
March !  march  !  march ! 

Used  by  permission  of  Dr.  H.  R.  Palmer,  owner  of  copyright. 


87, 


My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard ; 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise, 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 


Oh,  watch  and  fight  and  pray. 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 

Renew  it  boldly  ev'ry  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 


Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down ; 

Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  Tl 

88. 

Yield  not  to  temptation, 

For  yielding  is  sin, 
Each  victory  will  help  you 

Some  other  to  win  ; 
Fight  manfully  onward, 

Dark  passion  subdue. 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 

He'll  carry  you  through. 


Chorus, — Ask  the  Saviour  to  help  you, 

Comfort,  strengthen,  and  keep  you ; 
He  is  willing  to  aid  you. 
He  will  carry  you  through. 


Shun  evil  companions, 

Bad  language  disdain, 
God's  name  hold  in  reverence, 

Nor  take  it  in  vain ; 
Be  thoughtful  and  earnest. 

Kind  hearted  and  true, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 

He'll  carry  you  through. 


To  him  that  o'ercometh 

God  giveth  a  crown. 
Through  faith  we  shall  conquer, 

Though  often  cast  down ; 
He  who  is  our  Saviour, 

Our  strength  will  renew. 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 

He'll  carry  you  through. 

Used  by  permission  of  Dr.  H.  R.  Palmer,  owner  of  copyright. 


78  HYMNAL    FOB 

89. 

As  the  soft,  departing  rays 
Of  the  sun  fade  in  the  west, 

Hear,  O  Lord,  our  hymn  of  praise, 
For  this  holy  day  of  rest. 

Through  our  lives  may  we  retain 
The  blest  lessons  we  have  heard. 

And  in  sorrow,  sin  or  pain. 
Teach  us  to  turn  to  Thy  Word. 

When  our  journey  here  is  o'er, 
May  our  souls  in  heaven  awake, 

Safely  on  the  shining  shore. 

And  all  we  ask  for  Jesus'  sake.     Amen. 


90. 


Softly  whisper,  softly  speak, 
Little  children,  still  and  meek; 
Hush  and  listen,  do  not  play, 
Hear  what  Teacher  has  to  say. 

When  we  sing,  and  when  we  pray, 
When  from  sin  we  turn  away  ; 
When  our  hearts  to  Jesus  rise, 
Jesus  answers  from  the  skies. 

Father,  Spirit,  now  would  we 
With  our  spirits  worship  Thee  ; 
Thine  own  Spirit  may  we  share, 
Love  and  serve  Thee  everywhere. 


91 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  79 


I. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father 

(Raise  the  right  hand.) 
Who  made  the  Heaven  and  earth, 

(Both  hands  raised  and  then  pointing  down.) 
The  sea,  and  all  that  is  therein ; 

(Moving  the  hands  like  water.) 
In  Him  we  have  our  birth. 

(Cross  hands  on  the  breast.) 
The  Sun,  and  Moon,  the  Stars  and  sky 

(Raise  hands  and  twinkle  with  fingers.) 
Were  made  by  Hira  above, 
In  prayer  we  lift  our  hearts  to  Him 
(Place  the  hands  together  as  in  prayer,  and  look  up.) 
And  trust  in  His  great  love. 


I  believe  in  Christ  the  Saviour, 

(Raise  both  hands.) 
The  blessed  Son  of  God  ; 
Who  came  on  earth  to  save  us, 

(Lowar  the  hands  slowly.) 
And  shed  His  precious  blood. 
To  take  from  us  all  sin  and  woe, 
Upon  the  cross  He  died, 
(Raise  both  hands  palms  out,  as  though  nailed  to  cross.) 
That  all  our  sins  might  be  forgiven, 

(Hand  on  heart.) 
Our  Lord  was  crucified. 


1  believe  in  God  the  Spirit, 

(Raise  the  hand,  pointing  up.) 
Sent  to  us  from  on  high. 
Who  by  His  grace,  renews  our  hearts 

(Hand  on  the  heart.) 


80  HYMNAL   FOR 

And  hears  our  humble  cry. 
Dear  Father !  help  us  day  by  day 

(Hands  together  as  in  prayer.) 
To  grow  in  faith  and  love, 
That  we  at  last  may  dwell  with  Thee 
In  Thy  blest  home  above. 

(Look  up  and  raise  hands  to  Heaven.) 
Copyright,  1896,  by  E.  Revere. 


92. 


Saviour  !  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bow  th'  adoring  knee ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  streaming  eyes, — 
Oh  !  by  all  Thy  pain  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  for  man  below. 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high. 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  Thy  human  griefs  and  fears. 
By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness. 
By  Thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power, — 
Jesus  !  look  with  pitying  eye ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thy  conflict  with  despair, 

By  Thine  agony  of  prayer. 

By  Thy  purple  robe  of  scorn. 

By  Thy  wounds,  Thy  crown  of  thorn. 

By  Thy  cross,  Thy  pangs  and  cries. 

By  Thy  perfect  sacrifice, — 

Jesus !  look  with  pitying  eye  ; 

Hear  our  solemn  litany. 


93. 


94. 


95. 


PRIMARY   CLASSES.  81 


Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep, 

I  pray  Thee,  Lord,  my  soul  to  keep : 

If  I  should  die  before  I  wake, 

I  pray  Thee,  Lord,  my  soul  to  take. 


Jesus,  Saviour,  pity  me. 
Hear  me  when  I  cry  to  Thee ; 
I've  a  very  wicked  heart. 
Full  of  sin  in  ev'ry  part. 

I  can  never  make  it  good ; 

Wilt  Thou  wash  me  in  Thy  blood  ? 

Jesus,  Saviour,  pity  me. 

Hear  me  when  I  pray  to  Thee. 

When  I  try  to  do  Thy  will. 
Sin  is  in  my  bosom  still, 
And  I  soon  do  something  bad ; 
Then  my  heart  is  dark  and  sad. 

Now  I  come  to  Thee  for  aid. 
All  my  hope  on  Thee  is  stayed ; 
Thou  hast  bled  and  died  for  me, 
I  will  give  myself  to  Thee. 


When  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray. 

As  I  am  taught  to  do, 
God  does  not  care  for  what  I  say. 

Unless  I  feel  it,  too. 
6 


HYMNAL  FOB 

Yet  foolish  thoughts  my  heart  beguile. 
And  when  I  pray  or  sing,  , 

I'm  often  thinking  all  the  while 
About  some  other  thing. 

Oh,  let  me  never,  never  dare 

To  act  a  trifler's  part. 
Or  think  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer 

That  comes  not  from  the  heart. 

But  if  I  make  His  ways  my  choice, 

As  holy  children  do. 
Then  while  I  seek  Him  with  my  voice, 

My  heart  will  love  Him  too. 


96. 

Lord  Jesus,  I  long  to  be  perfectly  whole ; 
I  want  Thee  for  ever  to  live  in  my  soul ; 
Break  down  ev'ry  idol,  cast  out  ev'ry  foe  ; 
Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Chorus : 

Whiter  than  snow,  yes,  whiter  than  snow  ; 
Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Lord  Jesus,  look  down  from  Thy  throne  in  the  skies, 

And  help  me  !o  make  a  complete  sacrifice; 

I  give  up  my:^jf,  and  whatever  I  know; 

Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Dear  Jesus,  for  this  I  most  humbly  entreat; 
I  wait,  blessed  Lord,  at  Thy  crucified  feet; 
By  faith,  for  my  cleansing,  I  see  Thy  blood  flow ; 
Now  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Used  by  arrangement  with  W.  G.  Fischer,  owner  of  the  copy- 
right. 


97, 


98. 


PRIMARY   CLASSES.  83 


A  SINNER,  Lord,  behold  I  stand. 

In  thought  and  word  and  deed ; 
But  Jesus  sits  at  thy  right  hand, 

For  such  to  intercede. 
From  early  infancy,  I  know, 

A  rebel  I  have  been; 
And  daily  as  I  older  grow, 

I  fear  I  grow  in  sin. 

But  God  can  change  this  evil  heart, 

And  give  a  holy  mind, 
And  His  own  heavenly  grace  impart, 

Which  those  who  seek  shall  find. 
Then  let  me  all  my  sins  confess. 

And  pardoning  grace  implore, 
That  I  may  learn  Thy  righteousness, 

And  love  my  Saviour  more. 


Into  her  chamber  went 

A  little  child  one  day, 
And  by  her  chair  she  knelt. 

And  thus  began  to  pray  : 
Jesus,  my  eyes  are  closed. 

Thy  form  I  cannot  see — 
If  Thou  art  near  me.  Lord, 

Wilt  Thou  not  speak  to  me  ? 

I  pray  Thee,  Lord,  she  said, 
That  Thou  wilt  condescend 

To  stay  within  my  heart, 
And  ever  be  my  Friend ; 


84  HYMNAL    FOR 

The  path  of  life  looks  dark — 

I  would  not  go  astray ; 
Oh,  let  me  have  Thy  hand 

To  lead  me  in  the  way. 

Words  used  by  permission  of  Fletcher  Osgood,  owner  of  copy- 
right. 


99. 


Almighty  God,  Thy  piercing  eye 

Strikes  through  the  shades  of  night, 
And  our  most  secret  actions  lie 

All  open  to  Thy  sight. 
There's  not  a  sin  that  we  commit, 

Nor  wicked  word  we  say, 
But  in  Thy  dreadful  book  'tis  writ 

Against  the  judgment  day. 

Lord,  at  Thy  feet  ashamed  I  lie, 

Upward  I  dare  not  look ; 
Pardon  my  sins  before  I  die. 

And  blot  them  from  Thy  book. 
Remember  all  the  dying  pains 

That  my  Redeemer  felt, 
And  let  His  blood  wash  out  my  stains 

And  answer  for  my  guilt. 


100. 


Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  86 

Though  like  a  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone  ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 


There  let  the  way  appear 
Steps  unto  heaven ; 

All  that  Thou  sendest  me 
In  mercy  given; 

Angels  to  beckon  me 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 


Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  Thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs 
Bethels  I'll  raise; 

So  by  my  woes  to  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 


Or,  if  on  joyful  wing, 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 


86  HYMNAL    FOR 

101. 

Our  Father  who  in  Heaven  art, 

All  hallowed  be  Thy  name  : 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  in  love, 

As  'tis  in  heaven  the  same  : 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread, 

That  we  on  earth  may  live ; 
And  teach  us  to  forgive  all  ill ; 

As  Thou  dost  pardon  give  ; 
Help  us  when  tempted  to  resist, 

All  aid  must  come  from  Thee ; 
For  Thine  the  kingdom  and  the  power, 

And  glory  evermore  shall  be.     Amen. 
Copyright,  1896,  by  E.  Revere. 


102. 

Our  Father,  which   art   in   heaven,  |  hallowed  |  be 

Thy  name: II 
Thy  kingdom  come,  Thy  will  be  done  on  |  earth,  as 

it  I  is  in  heaven. II 

Give  us  this  |  day  our  |  daily  |  bread  ;|| 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  |  them 
that  I  trespass  a-  |  gainst  us.|| 

And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de-  |  liver  |  us 

from  I  evil ;  || 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 

glory,  for  |  ever.  |  Amen,|| 


103. 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me. 
Bless  Thy  little  lamb  to-night ; 

Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me, 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  87 

All  this  day  Thy  hand  hath  led  me, 
And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care; 

Thou  hast  clothed  me,  warmed  me,  fed  me. — 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven ; 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well ; 
Take  me,  when  I  die,  to  heaven, 

Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell.     Amen. 


104. 

God  is  in  Heaven,  can  He  hear 
A  feeble  prayer  like  mine? 

Yes,  little  child,  thou  need'st  not  fear. 
He  listeneth  to  thine. 

God  is  in  Heaven,  can  He  see 

When  I  am  doing  wrong  ? 
Yes,  that  He  can,  He  looks  at  thee, 

All  day  and  all  night  long. 

God  is  in  Heaven,  would  He  know 

If  I  should  tell  a  lie  ? 
Yes,  if  thou  saidst  it  very  low. 

He'd  hear  it  in  the  sky. 

God  is  in  Heaven,  can  I  go 
To  thank  Him  for  His  care  ? 

Not  yet,  but  love  Him  here  below, 
And  thou  shalt  praise  Him  there. 

Repeat  after  ist  verse, — 

"  I  love  them  that  love  me ;  and  those  that  seek 
me  early  shall  find  me." — Prov.  8  :  17. 


88  HYMNAL   FOB 

Repeat  after  2d  verse. — 

"  The   eyes   of  the  Lord   are  in  every  place." — 
Prov.  15:  3. 
Repeat  after  ^d  verse. — 

«*  Lying  lips  are  abomination  to  the  Lord." — Prov. 
12:  22. 
Repeat  after  4th  verse. — 

"  If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments." — John 
14:  15. 

105. 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 

Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide. 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 

Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

Other  refuge  have  I  none. 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 

Leave,  oh !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me. 

All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed. 
All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring ; 

Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 

Let  the  healing  streams  abound. 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 


106. 


107. 


PRIMARY   CLASSES. 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 
Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee ; 

Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 
Rise  to  all  eternity. 


The  morning  bright  with  rosy  light, 
Has  waked  me  from  my  sleep ; 

Father,  I  own  Thy  love  alone 
Thy  little  one  doth  keep. 


All  through  the  day  I  humbly  pray. 
Be  Thou  my  guard  and  guide ; 

My  sins  forgive,  and  let  me  live, 
Blest  Jesus  near  Thy  side. 

Oh,  make  Thy  rest  within  my  breast, 

Great  Spirit  of  all  grace; 
Make  me  like  Thee,  then  shall  I  be 

Prepared  to  see  Thy  face. 


I  LOVE  Thee,  Jesus, 

Oh,  be  my  friend ; 
Watch  me,  and  guide  me 

To  my  life's  end. 
Jesus,  my  Saviour, 

Dwell  in  my  heart, 
And  never  let  me 

From  Thee  depart. 


90  HYMNAL    FOR 

Keep  me,  dear  Saviour, 

True  to  Thy  ways ; 
Tune  my  voice  sweetly. 

To  sing  Thy  praise. 
When  it  shall  please  Thee 

Call  me  above, 
Let  me  forever 

Dwell  in  Thy  love. 
Copyright,  1896,  E.  Revere. 


108, 


Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 
Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ! 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 

To  reach  eternal  joys. 

In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 

And  our  devotion  dies. 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 

And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


109. 


He's  come !  let  ev'ry  knee  be  bent. 
All  hearts  new  joy  resume  ; 

Sing,  ye  redeemed,  with  one  consent, 
"  The  Comforter  is  come." 


no. 


PRIMARY   CLASSES.  91 

What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 

Could  God  on  man  bestow  ? 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  above ; 

Let  man  rejoice  below. 

Hail,  blessed  Spirit !  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 
Do  Thou  each  sinful  thought  control, 

And  fix  our  wavering  zeal. 

Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 
Those  checks  which  we  should  know ; 

Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way; 
Thou  givest  us  strength  to  go. 


Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  has  sin,  without  control. 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart. 
Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

Holy  Spirit,  all  divine. 
Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Cast  down  ev'ry  idol  throne — 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 


111. 


112, 


HYMNAL    FOR 


There  is  a  happy  land, 

Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day. 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
•*  Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King;  " 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring, 

Praise,  praise  for  aye. 

Come  to  that  happy  land. 

Come,  come  away. 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand, 

Why  still  delay? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be. 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  dwell  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  ev'ry  eye: 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand. 

Love  cannot  die. 
Oh,  then  to  glory  run  ; 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won; 
And  bright,  above  the  sun, 

We'll  reign  for  aye. 


I  WANT  to  be  an  angel. 
And  with  the  angels  stand, 

A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 
A  harp  within  my  hand ; 


PRIMARY   CLASSES. 

There,  right  before  my  Saviour, 
So  glorious  and  so  bright, 

I'd  wake  the  sweetest  music, 
And  praise  Him  day  and  night. 


I  never  should  be  weary, 

Nor  ever  shed  a  tear. 
Nor  ever  know  a  sorrow, 

Nor  ever  feel  a  fear; 
But  blessed,  pure  and  holy, 

I'd  dwell  in  Jesus'  sight. 
And  with  ten  thousand  thousands 

Praise  Him  both  day  and  night. 


I  know  I'm  weak  and  sinful. 

But  Jesus  will  forgive ; 
For  many  little  children 

Have  gone  to  Heaven  to  live. 
Dear  Saviour,  when  I  languish. 

And  lay  me  down  to  die, 
Oh,  send  a  shining  angel 

To  bear  me  to  the  sky. 


Oh,  there  I'll  be  an  angel. 

And  with  the  angels  stand, 
A  crown  upon  my  forehead, 

A  harp  within  my  hand  ; 
And  there  before  my  Saviour, 

So  glorious  and  so  bright, 
I'll  join  the  heavenly  music, 

And  praise  Him  day  and  night. 


94  HYMNAL   FOB 

113. 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  on  His  gentle  breast, 
There  by  His  love  o'ershaded, 

Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 
Hark !   'tis  the  voice  of  angels, 

Born  in  a  song  to  me. 
Over  the  fields  of  glory. 

Over  the  jasper  sea. 


Cho. — Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  on  His  gentle  breast, 

There  by  His  love  o'ershaded. 

Sweetly  my  soul  shall  rest. 


Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus, 

Safe  from  corroding  care. 
Safe  from  the  world's  temptations. 

Sin  cannot  harm  me  there. 
Free  from  the  blight  of  sorrow. 

Free  from  my  doubts  and  fears ; 
Only  a  few  more  trials, 

Only  a  few  more  tears. 


Jesus,  my  heart's  dear  refuge, 

Jesus  has  died  for  me ; 
Firm  on  the  Rock  of  Ages, 

Ever  my  trust  shall  be. 
Here  let  me  wait  with  patience. 

Wait  till  the  night  is  o'er; 
"Wait  till  I  see  the  morning 

Break  on  the  golden  shore. 

Copyright,  1870,  by  W.  H.  Doanc,  used  by  per. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  95 

114. 

There's  a  land  that  is  fairer  than  day, 
And  by  faith  we  can  see  it  afar ; 

For  the  Father  waits  over  the  way, 
To  prepare  us  a  dwelling  place  there. 

Chorus  : — 

In  the  sweet  by-and-by. 

We  shall  meet  on  that  beautiful  shore, 
In  the  sweet  by-and-by, 

We  shall  meet  on  that  beautiful  shore. 


We  shall  sing  on  that  beautiful  shore. 
The  melodious  songs  of  the  blest, 

And  our  spirits  shall  sorrow  no  more, 
Not  a  sigh  for  the  blessing  of  rest. 


To  our  bountiful  Father  above. 

We  will  offer  our  tribute  of  praise. 

For  the  glorious  gift  of  His  love, 

And  the  blessings  that  hallow  our  days. 

Used  by  arrangement  with  Oliver  Ditson  Co.,  owners  of  the 
copyright. 


116. 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 

Thousands  of  children  stand, — 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  holy,  happy  band, 

Singing  glory,  glory,  glory  be  to  God  on  high. 


96  HYMNAL    FOR 

In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white 

See  ev'ryone  arrayed, 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light 

And  joys  that  never  fade, 
Singing,  etc. 

What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 
That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 

Where  all  is  joy  and  peace  and  love  ? 
How  came  those  children  there  ? 
Singing,  etc. 

Because  the  Saviour  shed  His  blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin ; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 

Behold  them  white  and  clean, 
Singing,  etc. 

On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace, 
On  earth  they  loved  His  name ; 

So  now  they  see  His  precious  face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb, 
Singing,  etc. 


116. 

Over  the  ocean  wave,  far,  far  away. 
There  the  poor  heathen  live,  waiting  for  day; 
Groping  in  ignorance,  dark  as  the  night. 
No  blessed  Bible  to  give  them  the  light. 

Chorus  :- 

Pity  them,  pity  them,  Christians  at  home. 

Haste  with  the  bread  of  life,  hasten  and  come. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  97 

Here  in  this  happy  land  we  have  the  light 

Shining    from    God's   own   word,    free,    pure,   and 

bright ; 
Shall  we  not  send  to  them  Bibles  to  read, 
Teachers,  and  preachers,  and  all  that  they  need  ? 

Then,  while  the  mission  ships  glad  tidings  bring, 
List !  as  that  heathen  band  joyfully  sing, 
"  Over  the  ocean  wave,  oh,  see  them  come. 
Bringing  the  bread  of  life,  guiding  us  home." 
Copyright,  1883,  by  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 


117. 

Throw  out  the  Life-Line  across  the  dark  wave, 
There  is  a  brother  whom  some  one  should  save ; 
Somebody's  brother !  oh,  who  then,  will  dare 
To  throw  out  the  Life-Line,  his  peril  to  share? 

Chorus  : — Throw  out  the  Life-Line  ! 
Throw  out  the  Life-Line  ! 

Some  one  is  drifting  away; 
Throw  out  the  Life-Line  ! 
Throw  out  the  Life-Line  ! 

Some  one  is  sinking  to-day. 

Throw  out  the  Life-Line  with  hand  quick  and  strong : 

Why  do  you  tarry,  why  linger,  so  long? 

See  I  he  is  sinking;  oh,  hasten  to-day — 

And  out  with  the  Life-Boat !  away,  then,  away ! 

Throw  out  the  Life-Line  to  danger-fraught  men, 
Sinking  in  anguish  where  you've  never  been : 
Winds  of  temptation  and  billows  of  woe 
Will  soon  hurl  them  out  where  the  dark  waters  flow. 

7 


98  nYMNAL  FOR 

Soon  will  the  season  of  rescue  be  o'er, 

Soon  will  they  drift  to  eternity's  shore, 

Haste  then,  my  brother,  no  time  for  delay. 

But  throw  out  the  Life-Line  and  save  them  to-day. 

Copyright,  1890,  by  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 


118. 


I'VE  thought  of  little  children, 

Far  off  in  heathen  lands, 
Taught  how  to  worship  idols 

And  suffer  at  their  hands. 
I've  heard  them  tell  how  mothers 

Would  take  their  children  dear, 
And  cast  them  in  the  water, 

Without  a  falling  tear. 
I've  thought  of  little  children, 

Far  off  in  heathen  lands, 
Taught  how  to  worship  idols 

And  suffer  at  their  hands. 


I'm  told  they  have  no  Bible — 

No  holy  Sabbath  day : 
No  teacher,  friend,  disciple. 

To  teach  them  how  to  pray. 
I'm  told  that  they  are  ready 

To  hear  the  gospel  sound. 
And  I  must  give  my  penny. 

To  send  it  all  around, 
I've  thought  of  little  children, 

Far  off  in  heathen  lands. 
Taught  how  to  worship  idols 

And  suffer  at  their  hands. 


119. 


PRIMARY  CLA8SE8. 

I'm  happy  here,  in  concert 

With  other  children  dear, 
To  send  my  offerings  onward, 

To  place  a  Bible  there. 
And  may  some  friendly  teacher, 

With  Bible  in  his  hand, 
Be  unto  them  a  leader 

To  Canaan's  happy  land. 
I've  thought  of  little  children, 

Far  off  in  heathen  lands, 
Taught  how  to  worship  idols 

And  suffer  at  their  hands. 


Little  builders  all  are  we, 
Builders  for  eternity, 
Children  of  the  mission  bands 
Working  with  our  hearts  and  hands. 
Building  temples  for  our  King 
By  the  offerings  we  bring; 
Living  temples  He  doth  raise, 
Filled  with  life,  and  light,  and  praise. 


One  by  one  the  stones  we  lay. 
Building  slowly  day  by  day. 
Building  by  our  love  are  we 
In  the  lands  beyond  the  sea. 
Building  by  each  thought  and  prayer. 
For  the  souls  that  suffer  there ; 
Building  in  the  Hindoo  land, 
Where  the  idols  are  as  sand. 


100  HYMNAL  FOB 

Building  in  Pacific  Isles, 

'Mid  ruins  wrought  by  Satan's  wiles, 

Building  with  our  Father  king 

"While  our  lips  His  praises  sing. 

And  one  day  our  eyes  shall  see 

In  a  glad  eternity  ; 

Living  stones,  we  helped  to  bring. 

For  the  palace  of  our  King. 


120, 


I  HEAR  the  voices  of  children 

Calling  from  over  the  seas ; 
The  wail  of  their  pleading  accents 

Comes  borne  upon  ev'ry  breeze. 
And  what  are  the  children  saying, 

Away  in  those  heathen  lands, 
As  they  plaintively  lift  their  voices. 

And  eagerly  stretch  their  hands  ? 


Refrain  : — Oh,  listen !  oh,  listen ! 

Oh,  hear  the  children's  cry  ! 


'  We  grope  in  the  midst  of  darkness — 
With  none  who  can  guide  aright ! 
Oh,  share  with  us.  Christian  children, 
A  spark  of  your  living  light !  " 
This,  this  is  the  plaintive  burden 

Borne  hitherward  on  the  breeze ; 
These,  these  are  the  words  they  are  saying, 
Those  children  beyond  the  seas! 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  101 

121. 

Go  forth,  ye  heralds !  in  My  name ; 

Sweetly  the  gospel  trumpet  sound ; 
The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim, 

Where'er  the  human  race  is  found. 

The  joyful  news  to  all  impart. 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies; 

With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 

Be  wise  as  serpents,  where  you  go, 
But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove ; 

And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show 
That  you're  commissioned  from  above. 

Freely  from  Me  ye  have  received, 

Freely,  in  love,  to  others  give  ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed. 

And,  by  your  labors,  sinners  live. 


122. 


I  AM  but  a  penny. 

From  a  little  hand. 
Can  I  bear  glad  tidings 

Over  all  the  land  ? 
Youthful  love  goes  with  me, 

So  a  penny's  blest ; 
God's  love  joined  with  children*: 

Will  do  all  the  rest. 


Chorus  : — Dropping,  dropping,  dropping. 
Hear  us  as  we  fall ; 
Crowding  in  the  mite-chest. 
Offerings  great  and  small. 


102  HYMNAL  FOR 

I'm  a  piece  of  silver, 

Worth  ten  cents  they  say, 
Well  that  boy  worked  for  me, 

Giving  up  his  play, 
Digging  in  the  garden, 

Though  he  longed  to  run 
Where  his  young  companions 

Joined  in  boyish  fun. 

I'm  a  silver  quarter, 

Little  stitches  neat, 
And  full  many  an  errand 

Run  by  childish  feet, 
Earned  me  very  bravely; 

Little  girls  can  do 
Noble  work  for  missions. 

When  they're  good  and  true. 

I'm  a  bright  gold  dollar, 

Ah  !  the  child  who  died 
Loved  me  'mid  her  treasures, 

More  than  all  beside ; 
One  sad,  mourning  mother 

Held  me  very  dear. 
And  my  bright  face  glistens 

With  her  parting  tear. 

Surely  God  will  bless  us, 

As  we  gently  fall ; 
Many  prayers  rise  upward, 

For  His  help  they  call; 
Till  we  form  together 

Such  a  mighty  band, 
As  to  bear  salvation 

Over  all  the  land. 


123. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  103 


Far  out  upon  the  prairie 

How  many  children  dwell, 
Who  never  read  the  Bible, 

Or  hear  the  Sabbath  bell ; 
And  when  the  holy  morning 

Wakes  us  to  sing  and  pray, 
They  spend  the  precious  moments 

In  idleness  and  play. 


Chorus  : — Far  out  upon  the  prairie 

How  many  children  dwell, 
Who  never  read  the  Bible, 
Or  hear  the  Sabbath  bell. 


For  they  have  no  kind  pastor, 

Whose  loving  words  have  told 
Of  Jesus,  the  good  Shepherd, 

And  called  them  to  His  fold; 
No  Sabbath-school  inviting 

Its  pleasant  doors  within. 
No  teacher's  voice  entreating 

To  leave  the  way  of  sin. 


I  wish  that  I  could  tell  them 

How  Jesus  came  to  die. 
When  He  for  little  children 

Left  His  bright  throne  on  high; 
And  all  the  sad,  sad  story 

Of  sorrow  which  He  bore. 
When  for  His  crown  of  glory 

A  crown  of  thorns  He  wore. 


104  HYMNAL  FOR 

And  so  each  morn  and  evening, 

Whene'er  I  kneel  in  prayer, 
I'll  ask  the  gracious  Saviour 

To  send  His  gospel  there ; 
That  in  the  glorious  city 

In  which  He  dwells  above, 
We  all  may  sing  together 

Of  His  redeeming  love. 


124. 

Have  you  ever  brought  a  penny  to  the  missionary 
box — 

A  penny  which  you  might  have  spent  like  other  lit- 
tle folks  ? 

When  it  falls  among  the  rest,  have  you  ever  heard  a 
ring 

Like  a  pleasant  sound  of  welcome  which  the  other 
pennies  sing? 

This  is  missionary  music,  and  it  has  a  pleasant  sound, 
For  pennies  make  a  shilling,  and  the  shillings  make 

a  pound ; 
And  many  pounds   together  the  Gospel  news  will 

send; 
Which  will  tell  the  distant  heathen  that  the  Saviour 

is  their  Friend. 

Oh !  what  happy,  joyous  music  is  the  missionary 
song, 

When  it  seems  to  come  from  ev'ry  heart,  and  sounds 
from  ev'ry  tongue ; 

When  happy  Christian  little  ones  all  sing  with  one 
accord 

Of  the  time  when  realms  of  darkness  shall  be  king- 
doms of  the  Lord ! 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  105 

Oh,  but  sweeter  far  than  all  which  Jesus  dearly  loves 

to  hear, 
Are  children's  voices  when  they  breathe  a  missionary 

prayer ; 
And   many  a  one   from  distant  lands  will  reach  his 

Heavenly  home 
In  answer  to  the  children's  prayer,  "  O  Lord,  Thy 

Kingdom  come." 

Then,  missionary  children,  let  this  music  never  cease ; 
Work  on,  work  on  in  earnest  for  the  Lord,  the  Prince 

of  Peace, 
There  is  praying  work  and  paying  work  for  every 

heart  and  hand. 
Till  the  Missionary  chorus  shall  go  forth  through  all 

the  land. 


125. 

I  AM  a  little  Hindoo  girl, 

Of  Jesus  never  heard  ; 
Oh,  pity  me,  dear  Christian  child, 

Oh,  send  to  me  His  word. 
Oh,  pity  me,  for  I  have  grief 

So  great  I  cannot  tell. 
And  say  if  truly  there's  a  heaven. 

Where  such  as  I  can  dwell. 

That  pleading  voice  was  borne  across 

The  rolling  ocean  wide, 
Forthwith  the  children  touched  with  love. 

Of  Him  who  bled  and  died. 
Said,  here's  our  money,  little  girl, 

To  buy  God's  word  for  you ; 
We  wish  'twere  more,  a  thousand  fold. 

And  you  should  have  it  too. 


HYMNAL  FOR 

We've  heard  of  Jesus,  and  we  know 

The  way  of  life  full  well ; 
Let  children  come  to  Me,  He  said, 

And  they  shall  with  Me  dwell. 
Ever  with  Him,  with  hearts  renewed. 

And  badness  all  forgiven ; 
For  He  who  never  fails  has  said. 

Of  such  the  realm  of  heaven. 

We'll  speed  the  gospel  o'er  the  earth, 

To  each  dear  child  so  sad ; 
If  one  soul  saved  gives  angels  joy. 

Then  will  all  heaven  be  glad. 
And  when  at  last  we  reach  the  shore, 

Where  sorrow  is  unknown, 
We  hope  to  greet  thee,  Hindoo  girl. 

Safe,  safe  before  the  throne. 


126. 

Should  you  wish  to  be  told  the  best  use  of  a  penny, 
I'll  tell  you  a  way  that  is  better  than  any ; 
Not  on  apples,  or  cakes,  or  playthings  to  spend  it, 
But  over  the  seas  to  the  heathen  to  send  it ; 
.  Come,  listen  to  me,  and  I'll  tell,  if  you  please, 
Of  some  poor  little  children  far  over  the  seas. 

Their  color  is  dark,  for  our  God  made  them  thus. 
But  He  made  them  with  bodies  and  feelings  like  us  ; 
A  soul  too,  that  never  will  die  has  been  given. 
And  there's  room  for  these  children  with  Jesus  in 

heaven  ; 
But  who  will  now  tell  of  such  good  things  as  these, 
To  the  poor  little  heathen  far  over  the  seas. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  107 

Oh,  think  then  of  this,  when  a  penny  is  given, 
'Twill  help  a  poor  child  on  his  way  home  to  heaven ; 
Then  give  it  to  Jesus,  and  He  will  approve, 
Nor  scorn  e'en  the  mite,  if  'tis  offered  in  love ; 
And   oh,  when  in  prayer  you   to   Him  bend  your 

knees. 
Remember  the  children  far  over  the  seas. 


127. 

Hear  the  pennies  dropping, 

Listen  while  they  fall, 
Ev'ry  one  for  Jesus, 

He  will  get  them  all. 

Refrain.    (Clap  hands.) 

Dropping,  dropping,  dropping,  dropping, 

Hear  the  pennies  fall ; 
Ev'ry  one  for  Jesus, — 

He  will  get  them  all. 

Dropping,  dropping  ever, 

From  each  little  hand, 
'Tis  our  gift  to  Jesus, 

From  His  little  band. 

Now,  while  we  are  little, 

Pennies  are  our  store, 
But,  when  we  are  older. 

Lord,  we'll  give  Thee  more. 

Though  we  have  not  money, 

We  can  give  Him  love. 
He  will  own  our  offering, 

Smiling  from  above. 
From  Dew  Drops,  by  permission  of  John  J.  Hood. 


108  HYMNAL  FOR 

128. 

Oh,  send  forth  the  Bible,  more  precious  than  gold ! 
Let  no  one  presume,  the  best  gift  to  withhold ; 
It  speaks  to  all  nations  in  language  so  plain 
That  he  who  will  read  it,  true  wisdom  may  gain. 

It  points  us  to  heaven,  where  the  righteous  will  go, 
It  warns  us  to  shun  the  dark  regions  of  woe : 
It  shows  us  the  evil  and  dangers  of  sin, 
And  opens  a  fountain  for  cleansing  within. 

It  tells  us  of  one  who  is  mighty  to  save, 
Who  died  on  the  cross,  and  arose  from  the  grave  ; 
Who  dwelleth  on  high,  in  that  holy  abode. 
Interceding  for  man  with  a  pardoning  God. 

It  tells  us  that  all  will  awake  from  the  tomb, 
Bid  sinners  reflect  on  a  judgment  to  come  ; 
It  tells  us  that  mansions  of  bliss  are  prepared, 
The  hope  of  believers, — their  glorious  reward. 

Oh,  who  would  neglect  such  a  volume  as  this 
That  warns  us  from  danger,  invites  us  to  bliss  ? 
Send  forth  the  blest  Bible,  earth's  regions  around, 
Wherever  the  footsteps  of  man  shall  be  found. 


129. 


Sing  a  song  of  jugs  to-night, 
Nickel,  dime  and  penny, 

When  we  count  the  nickels  o'er 
We  hope  there  will  be  many. 

Cho. — Jingle  !  jingle  !  jingle  !  jugs, 
See  the  money  flying 
Hurrah  !  hurrah  !  for  ev'ry  one, 
Who's  for  missions  trying. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  109 

We  have  worked  like  busy  bees 

When  they  gather  honey, 
And  we  thank  our  friends  to-night 

For  all  their  help  and  money. 

Break  the  jugs,  with  right  good-will, 

'Tis  the  time  of  clover; 
When  our  teacher  said,  that  we 

Should  count  the  money  over. 

When  we  count  the  money  o'er. 

And  the  jugs  are  broken, 
Missions  then,  will  surely  have 

Of  our  good-will,  a  token. 
Copyright,  1896,  by  E.  Revere. 


130. 


Out  in  the  western  wild 
Roams  the  poor  Indian, 
Without  a  teacher  kind 
To  tell  him  of  salvation ; 
No  blessed  Bible  there. 
Speaking  of  the  Saviour 
Who  died  that  we  might  live 
In  happiness  forever. 

Oh,  send  the  Bible  then 
To  those  poor  Indian  children. 
Preachers  and  teachers  dear, 
To  lead  their  souls  to  heaven  ; 
Then  when  we  reach  that  home. 
Where  we  shall  live  forever, 
We  may  meet  those  children  there. 
And  praise  the  Lord  together. 


no  HYMNAL  FOR 

131. 

Only  a  single  penny, 

'Tis  all  I  have  to  give, 
But  yet,  when  more  are  added, 

'Twill  help  some  one  to  live. 

Chorus  :— Only  the  little  pennies, 
Dropping  one  by  one, 
Gather  them  in  the  mite-box, 
Till  Christ's  kingdom's  won. 

Only  a  single  penny. 

Saved  from  a  slender  store. 

Will  truly  be  accepted, 
If  we  can  give  no  more. 

Only  a  single  penny. 

Yet  now  with  comfort  sweet, 

Fearing  no  scorn  we  lay  it 
Down  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

From  Bud  &  Blossoms,  copyrighted  by  the  Emma  Pitt  Pub. 
Co.,  Baltimore,  Md. 


132. 

There  is  something  on  earth  for  the  children  to  do, 

For  the  child  that  is  striving  to  be 
Like  the  One  who  once  murmured  in  accents  of  love, 

"  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  Me." 

Full  Chorus  : — 

There  is  something  to  do,  there  is  something  to  do; 

-There  is  something  for  children  to  do  ; 
On  the  beautiful  earth  where  the  Saviour  had  birth. 

There  is  something  for  children  to  do. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  Ill 

There  are  sweet  winning  words  to  the  weary  and  sad, 

By  their  glad  loving  lips  to  be  said  ; 
There  are  hearts  that  are  waiting  by  some  little  hand, 

Unto  Jesus,  the  Lord  to  be  led. 


There  are  lessons  to  learn  both  at  home  and  at  school ; 

There  are  battles  to  fight  for  the  right ; 
There's  a  watch  to  be  kept  over  temper  and  tongue, 

And  God's  help  to  be  asked  day  and  night. 


There  are  smiles  to  be  given,  kind  deeds  to  be  done, 
Gentle  words  to  be  dropped  by  the  way — 

For  the  child  that  is  seeking  to  follow  the  Lord, 
There  is  something  to  do  ev'ry  day. 

Copyright,  1883,  by  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 


133. 

I  CANNOT  do  great  things  for  God, 
Who  did  so  much  for  me. 

But  I  would  like  to  show  my  love, 
Dear  Jesus,  unto  Thee  ; 

Faithful  in  ev'ry  little  thing, 
O  Saviour,  may  I  be. 


There  are  small  crosses  I  may  take. 
Small  burdens  I  may  bear. 

Small  acts  of  faith  and  deeds  of  love, 
Small  sorrows  I  may  share ; 

And  little  bits  of  work  for  Thee, 
I  may  do  ev'rywhere. 


112  HYMNAL  FOR 

And  so  I  ask  Thee  give  me  grace, 

My  little  place  to  fill, 
That  I  may  ever  walk  with  Thee, 

And  ever  do  Thy  will ; 
And  in  each  duty,  great  or  small, 

I  may  be  faithful  still. 


134. 

««  Give,"  said  the  little  stream, 

(Give,  oh  give,  give,  oh  give,) 
"  Give,"  said  the  little  stream, 

As  it  hurried  down  the  hill ; 
"  I  am  small,  I  know,  but  wherever  I  go, 

(Give,  oh  give,  give,  oh  give,) 
I  am  small,  I  know,  but  wherever  I  go, 

The  fields  grow  greener  still." 


Refrain  : — 

Singing,  singing  all  the  day, 
Give  away,  oh,  give  away, 
Singing,  singing  all  the  day, 
Give,  oh,  give  away. 


"  Give,"  said  the  little  rain, 

(Give,  oh  give,  give,  oh  give,) 
"  Give,"  said  the  little  rain. 

As  it  fell  upon  the  flowers ; 
"  I  will  raise  the  drooping  heads  again, 

(Give,  oh  give,  give,  oh  give,) 
I  will  raise  the  drooping  heads  again. 

And  freshen  the  summer  bowers." 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  113 

■<  Give,"  said  the  violet  sweet, 

(Give,  oh  give,  give,  oh  give,) 
"  Give,"  said  the  violet  sweet, 

In  its  gentle,  springlike  voice ; 
«  From  cot  and  hall  they  will  hear  my  call, 

(Give,  oh  give,  give,  oh  give,) 
From  cot  and  hall  they  will  hear  my  call, 

They  will  find  me  and  rejoice." 

Give  then,  for  Jesus  give, 

(Give,  oh  give,  give,  oh  give,) 
Give  then,  for  Jesus  give, 

There  is  something  all  can  give ; 
Oh,  do  as  the  streams  and  the  blossoms  do, 

(Give,  oh  give,  give,  oh  give,) 
Oh,  do  as  the  streams  and  the  blossoms  do. 

And  for  God  and  others  live. 
Copyright,  1883,  by  Biglow  &  Main,  used  by  permission. 


135. 

To  our  dear  Sabbath-school  there  ought  many  to 

come, 
Who  spend  Sunday  wandering  or  trifling  at  home ; 
So  I'll  try  to  bring  one,  or  I'll  try  to  bring  two. 
Yes,  all  that  I  can  I'm  determined  to  do. 

God  meant  all  the  people  who  live  in  this  place, 
To  hear  of  His  goodness  and  join  in  His  praise ; 
So  I'll  try  to  bring  one,  or  I'll  try  to  bring  two, 
Yes,  all  that  I  can  I'm  determined  to  do. 

Out  there  in  the  lot  that  I  pass  ev'ry  day. 

How  many  spend  Sunday  in  frolic  or  play; 

If  I  could  get  one  of  those  boys  now,  or  two, 

To  come  here  next  Sabbath,  what  good  it  might  do. 


114  HYMNAL  FOR 

Perhaps  up  to  heaven  some  day  I  may  go, 
What  glory  and  blessedness  then  I  shall  know ; 
But  I  want  in  that  glory  that  many  may  share, 
That  one,  two,  yes,  all  I  can  take  may  be  there. 


136. 


Give  to  Jesus,  give  to  Jesus, 
Give  to  Jesus  just  now ; 

Just  now  give  to  Jesus, 
Give  to  Jesus  just  now. 


Give  your  pennies,  give  your  pennies, 
Give  your  pennies  just  now ; 

Just  now  give  your  pennies. 
Give  your  pennies  just  now. 


Give  to  others,  give  to  others. 
Give  to  others  just  now; 

Just  now  give  to  others. 
Give  to  others  just  now. 


4.  Give  all  freely. 

5.  Send  the  Bible. 

6.  Send  the  teachers. 

7.  Save  the  heathen. 

8.  Tell  of  Jesus. 

9.  Jesus  loves  them. 

10.  Died  to  save  them. 

11.  Ask  His  blessing. 


PBIMABY  CLASSES.  115 

137. 

(The  ist  verse  should  be  sung  by  six  children,  other  verses  are 
sung  by  whole  school.) 

Dear  little  children,  please  give  to  me 
Some  of  your  pennies,  that  1  may  see, 
And  read  the  Bible,  God's  holy  word. 
Oh,  send  us  tidings  of  His  dear  love ! 

Yes,  little  children,  we  want  to  send 
The  gospel  tidings  to  the  world's  end ; 
We  know  that  Jesus  from  His  bright  home 
Still  cares  for  you,  though  from  Him  you  roam. 

We  hope  to  greet  you  in  Heaven  above. 
Resting  with  Jesus  where  all  is  love ; 
When  we  send  pennies  we'll  breathe  a  prayer 
That  you  will  love  Him  and  meet  us  there. 
Copyright,  1896,  by  E.  Revere. 


138. 

Softly,  softly  through  the  midnight, 

Let  the  bells  their  message  ring ; 
All  the  earth  is  hushed  and  silent, 

'Tis  the  birth-night  of  the  King. 
In  a  manger  poor  and  lowly. 

Was  the  Christ  child's  cradle  nest ; 
He,  the  Ruler,  Lord,  and  Saviour, 

In  no  royal  robe  was  drest. 

Only  Bethlehem  shepherds  watching, 
By  their  flocks  upon  the  hill, 

Heard  the  hosts  of  angels  singing, 
"  Peace  on  earth,  on  earth  good  will." 


116  HYMNAL  FOB 

Strange  the  silent  world  could  slumber, 
Strange  that  city,  quaint  and  stilJ, 

Felt  no  deeper  pulse  awaken, 
Felt  no  higher,  holier  thrill ! 

And  the  busy  throng  moved  onward, 

Knowing  not,  and  heeding  less, 
Now  the  world  kneels,  trusting,  prayerful. 

Knowing  that  He  came  to  bless. 
Gladly,  gladly  through  the  stillness, 

Let  the  joyful  message  ring ; 
He  hath  loved  us,  He  hath  saved  us. 

He  through  endless  time  is  King. 


139. 

And  there  were  in  the  same  country  shepherds  abid- 
ing I  in  the  |  field,  || 

Keeping  watch  over  their  flock  by  |  night, || 

And,  lo !  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them,  | 
ajtd  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round  about 
them;  and  they  were  |  sore  a-  |  fi-aid.|| 

And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  | 

Fear  not :  \  for,  behold,  I  bring  you  good  |  tidings  of 
great  |  joy,  |  which  shall  be  to  |  all  |  people.  || 

For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of  |  David 
a  I  Saviour,  which  is  |  Christ  the  Lord.|| 

And  this  shall  be  a  sign  \  unto  |  you;|| 

Ye  shall  find  the  babe  wrrt'//<?d!' in  |  swaddling  clothes, 
I  lying  in  a  |  manger.  || 

And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel  a  multitude 
of  the  I  heavenly  host  |  praising  God,  |  and  say- 
ing, || 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good  will  toward  men.||A-  |  men.|| 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  117 


140. 


List  to  the  bells  of  Christmas ! 

What  is  the  news  they  ring? 
List  to  the  children's  anthem  ! 

What  are  the  words  they  sing  ? 
This  is  the  bells  glad  message, 

This  is  the  children's  song  : 
Lo  !  in  the  Bethlehem  village 

Jesus,  the  Lord  is  born. 

"Joy  to  the  world !  "  the  bells  chime; 

"Good  will,"  the  children  sing; 
"  Jesus  is  born ;  our  Saviour ; 
Jesus,  Redeemer,  King. 
He  who  came  down  from  heaven, 

Dying  that  we  might  live, 

He  who  His  dear  self  gave  us. 

Teaching  us  how  to  give." 

This  is  the  bells,  glad  message, 

This  is  the  children's  song, 
Echoing  down  through  the  ages 
On  each  glad  Christmas  morn  ! 
"  Joy  to  the  world  !  "  the  bells  chime ; 

"  Good  will,"  the  children  sing; 
«  Jesus  is  born ;  our  Saviour ; 
Jesus,  Redeemer,  King." 


141. 


Long,  long  ago  in  a  manger  low, 

Was  cradled  from  above, 
A  little  child,  in  whom  God  smiled, 

A  Christmas  gift  of  love  ; 
When  hearts  were  bitter  and  unjust. 

And  cruel  hands  were  strong, 
The  noise  He  hushed  with  hope  and  trust, 

And  peace  began  her  song. 


118  HYMNAL  FOR 

Where'er  the  Father's  Christmas  gifts 

Seem  only  frost  and  snow, 
And  anxious  stress  and  loneliness, 

And  poverty  and  woe ; 
Straightway  provide,  a  welcome  wide, 

Nor  wonder  why  they  came ; 
They  stand  outside  our  hearts  and  bide, 

Knocking  in  Jesus'  name. 

For  trouble,  cold,  and  dreary  care 

Are  angels  in  disguise. 
And  greeted  fair,  with  trust  and  prayer, 

As  peace  and  love  they  rise ; 
They  are  the  manger,  wide  and  low, 

In  which  a  Christ  child  lies ; 
O  welcome  Guest,  Thy  cradle  nest, 

Is  always  God's  surprise. 


142. 


Hark  !  the  merry,  merry  bells, 
Christmas  chimes  are  ringing; 

Each  the  same  glad  story  tells, 
Angel  hosts  were  singing. 

When  on  far  Judea's  plain. 

Shepherds  heard  their  sweet  refrain, 

From  the  welkin  ringing. 

From  the  welkin  ringing. 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men, 
Tidings  glad  they're  telling; 

Blessed  Christmas  come  again, 
On  the  air  is  swelling. 

Now  let  notes  of  praise  ascend, 

Voices  altogether  blend, 

Joy  fill  ev'ry  dwelling, 

Joy  fill  ev'ry  dwelling. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  119 

Christ  is  born,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Bells  are  now  repeating ; 
Let  all  strife  and  discord  cease. 

Give  all  kindly  greeting. 
Let  this  day  of  Jesus'  birth 
Bind  together  hearts  on  earth, 
Time  is  all  too  fleeting, 
Time  is  all  too  fleeting. 


143. 


A  STAR  shone  in  the  heavens 
On  Christmas  morn, 

Above  the  place  w^here  Jesus, 
The  Lord,  was  born. 


Cho. — O  holy,  holy  Christmas, 

O  blessed,  blessed  Christmas, 
O  joyful,  joyful  Christmas, 
When  Christ  was  born. 


The  wise  men  saw  its  brightness, 

And  came  from  far. 
They  found  the  way  to  Jesus, 

Led  by  the  star. 


Oh,  may  this  star  of  beauty 

Still  point  the  way 
To  lead  us  all  to  Jesus, 

This  Christmas  day. 

Used  by  permission  of  D.  C.  Cook  Pub.  Co.,  owners  of  copy- 
right. 


120  HYMNAL  FOR 

144. 

Cheerily  hail  the  Christmas  morn, 

Carol  a  tuneful  lay; 
"Welcome  the  infant  Saviour  born, 

Greet  Him  with  joy  to-day. 

Cho. — Merrily  now  the  bells  we  hear, 

Chiming  in  chorus  sweet  and  clear : 
Gather  and  sing,  gather  and  sing, 
Welcome  the  children's  King. 

Wonderful  song  of  holy  mirth 
Sweeping  along  the  sky. 

Glory  to  God  and  peace  on  earth, 
Glory  to  God  on  high. 

Over  the  world  good  news  proclaim 
Heralds  of  love,  away; 

Jesus  the  Lord  has  come  to  reign, 
Tell  it  with  joy  to-day. 


145, 


'Round  our  sparkling  Christmas  tree, 
Let  our  gladsome  voices  ring; 

Children  of  the  Lord  are  we. 
In  His  praise  our  hymn  we  sing. 

Cho. — Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men ; 
Let  us  join  the  angel  band. 
Shout  aloud  the  glad  refrain. 

Thanks  to  Him  whose  tender  love 
In  the  wintry  midnight  wild, 

Sent  the  Saviour  from  above, 
Gentle  Jesus,  holy  child. 


PRIMARY   CLASSES.  121 

Heaven  with  joy  and  music  rang, 
Silvery  stars  broke  silence  then  ; 

Angel  voices  greeting  sang — 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men. 

Now  once  more  the  night  comes  round, 
Now  the  hour  once  more  draws  near ; 

When  that  anthem's  holy  sound, 
Falls  on  fancy's  listening  ear. 

On  our  hearts,  oh  let  it  thrill, 

Jesus  there  be  born  again ; 
And  with  peace  our  bosoms  fill, 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men. 


146. 


O  JOYFUL  bells  of  Christmas-tide, 

The  dear  old  story  tell, 
How  long  ago  a  bright  new  star 
Ih  heaven  was  seen,  and  from  afar 
The  wise  men  brought  to  Him  they  sought 

The  child  Emmanuel. 
O  joyful  bells  of  Christmas-tide, 

The  dear  old  story  tell. 

O  joyful  bells  of  Christmas-tide, 

Repeat  the  wondrous  tale, 
How  long  ago  to  shepherds  came 
An  angel  choir,  and  while  aflame 
With  heaven's  own  light  the  skies  are  bright. 

The  Christ  child's  coming  hail. 
O  joyful  bells  of  Christmas-tide, 

Repeat  the  wondrous  tale. 


122  HYMNAL  FOR 

O  joyful  bells  of  Christmas-tide, 
Ring  out,  ring  out  again, 

How  long  ago  a  Saviour's  birth, 

Good  will  and  peace  began  on  earth ; 

Good  will  and  peace  no  more  to  cease, 
From  heaven  to  sinful  men. 

O  joyful  bells  of  Christmas-tide, 
Ring  out,  ring  out  again. 


147. 

The  anthem  the  angels  were  singing, 

O'er  Bethlehem's  plains  long  ago, 
Still  down  through  the  ages  ringing. 

The  comfort  of  millions  below ; 
The  anthem  of  joy  and  salvation, 

Of  love  to  a  sin-stricken  race. 
To  every  kindred  and  nation, 

Good  will  from  the  Father  of  peace. 

The  star  which  the  wise  men  was  guiding. 

O'er  far  distant  lands  long  ago. 
Is  still  in  the  heavens  abiding. 

The  holy  child  Jesus  to  show ; 
Inviting  the  world  to  adore  Him, 

To  bow  like  the  magi  of  old, 
And  cast  down  their  treasures  before  Him, 

The  heart's  purest  incense  and  gold. 

"We  gather  this  festival  evening, 

Our  Lord  and  our  Saviour  to  seek. 
With  garlands  His  temple  adorning, 

With  praises  His  goodness  to  speak. 
Far  more  than  the  shepherd  or  wise  men 

We  long  the  dear  Saviour  to  see, 
For  He  has  said :  Suffer  the  children, 

The  children  to  come  unto  Me. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  123 


148. 


Hark  !  the  angels  singing, 

Wake  the  happy  morn ! 
Joyful  tidings  bringing, 

Christ  the  Lord  is  born ! 
In  a  lowly  manger. 

This  shall  be  the  sign ; 
See  the  newborn  stranger, 

Hail  the  Babe  divine ! 

Solo  : — Sisters  dear  and  brothers. 

Sing,  oh,  sing  away ; 
This  above  all  others. 

Is  the  children's  day ; 
Hear  its  blessed  story. 

Once  as  young  as  we, 
Christ  the  Prince  of  glory, 

Slept  on  Mary's  knee. 

Hark  !  the  angels  singing, 

Wake  the  happy  morn ! 
Joyful  tidings  bringing, 

Christ  the  Lord  is  born ! 
In  a  lowly  manger, 

This  shall  be  the  sign; 
See  the  newborn  stranger, 

Hail  the  Babe  divine ! 

Solo  : — Where's  a  chorus  meeter. 

For  His  advent  here  ? 
Where  a  carol  sweeter. 

To  his  gentle  ear  ? 
None  can  come  so  near  Him, 

Him  the  undefiled. 
None  so  love  and  fear  Him, 

As  a  Christian  child. 


124  HYMNAL  FOR 

149. 

Hail  to  the  morn 

"When  Christ  was  born, 
Did  ever  break  such  glorious  dawn  ? 

When  heaven's  light, 

All  clear  and  bright, 
Shone  down  upon  sin's  darkest  night. 

Angels  on  high 

Broke  through  the  sky, 
To  peal  the  song  of  victory. 

Glory  to  God ! 

They  sound  abroad. 
Peace  and  good  will  through  Christ  the  Lord. 

For  Jesus  came, 

Oh,  glorious  name ! 
To  save  our  race  from  sin  and  shame ; 

In  lowly  birth 

He  came  to  earth, 
God's  gift,  than  all  beside,  more  worth. 

Sing,  children  sing. 

Bring,  children  bring 
Your  best,  your  richest  offering : 

And  o'er  again, 

Repeat  the  strain, 
Christ  comes  to  rescue  sinful  men. 


150. 


Gleam  out,  oh,  Christmas  brightness, 

It  is  our  holy  day  ! 
Shine  down  in  radiant  gladness, 

With  clear  and  heavenly  ray. 


151. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  125 

Go  forth,  our  Christmas  carols, 

"With  blessing-laden  wing, 
And  bear  to  listening  mortals 

The  strains  the  angels  sing. 


Shine  out,  bright  stars  of  Christmas, 

And  as  an  anthem  sweet, 
To  earth's  remotest  nations, 

Our  Saviour's  love  repeat. 
Ring  out,  oh,  childish  voices, 

A  glad  and  joyous  hymn. 
For  Christ,  the  children's  Saviour, 

Was  born  in  Bethlehem. 


Little  children,  can  you  tell, 
Do  you  know  the  story  well, 
Why  the  angels  sang  for  joy. 
On  the  Christmas  morn  ? 
Shepherds  sat  upon  the  ground. 
Fleecy  flocks  were  scattered  round. 
When  an  angel  bright  came  down. 
On  the  Christmas  morn. 


Joy  and  peace  the  angels  sang, 
Far  the  pleasant  echoes  rang  ; 
Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  man ! 
On  the  Christmas  morn. 
For  a  little  Babe  that  day, 
Lowly  in  a  manger  lay. 
Born  on  earth,  our  Lord  to  be, 
On  the  Christmas  morn. 


126  HYMNAL   FOB 

Let  us  sing  the  angels'  song, 
And  the  pleasant  sounds  prolong, 
To  this  Babe  of  Bethlehem, 
On  the  Christmas  morn. 
Peace,  our  youthful  hearts  shall  fill, 
Peace  on  earth,  to  men  good  will  1 
Thus  we'll  sing  with  angels  still. 
On  the  Christmas  morn. 


152. 

To  us  this  day  in  David's  town, 
A  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord  is  born ; 
The  heavenly  host  announce  his  birth, 
Sing,  O  ye  heavens,  rejoice,  O  earth ! 

Chorus: — 

O  Bethlehem  !     O  Bethlehem ! 
The  Child  is  born  in  Bethlehem; 
Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strain, 
Jesus  is  born  in  Bethlehem ; 
The  shining  ones  with  songs  descend, 
Good  will  to  men,  no  more  to  end. 

The  Wonderful  in  infant  guise, 
The  Son  of  God  in  manger  lies ; 
Angels  awake  the  glad  refrain, 
Sweet  peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men ! 

The  Prince  of  Peace  at  Bethlehem, 

The  shepherds  view  with  gladsome  mein 

Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strain, 

On  earth  be  peace,  good  will  to  men  ! 


PBIMAMY  CLASSES.  127 

153. 

Merry,  merry  Christmas  ev'rywhere  ! 
Cheerily  it  ringeth  through  the  air ; 
Christmas  bells,  Christmas  trees, 
Christmas  odors  on  the  breeze. 
Merry,  merry  Christmas  ev'rywhere  ! 
Cheerily  it  ringeth  through  the  air ; 
Why  should  we  so  joyfully 
Sing  with  grateful  mirth  ? 
See  !  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 
Beams  upon  the  earth  ! 


Merry,  merry  Christmas  ev'rywhere  ! 
Cheerily  it  ringeth  through  the  air; 
Christmas  bells,  Christmas  trees, 
Christmas  odors  on  the  breeze. 
Merry,  merry  Christmas  ev'rywhere  ! 
Cheerily  it  ringeth  through  the  air; 
Light  for  weary  wanderers, 
Comfort  for  th'  oppressed ! 
He  will  guide  His  trusting  ones 
Into  perfect  rest. 


Merry,  merry  Christmas  ev'rywhere  ! 
Cheerily  it  ringeth  through  the  air; 
Christmas  bells,  Christmas  trees, 
Christmas  odors  on  the  breeze. 
Merry,  merry  Christmas  ev'rywhere  ! 
Cheerily  it  ringeth  through  the  air ; 
Deeds  of  Faith  and  Charity  ; 
These  our  offerings  be. 
Leading  ev'ry  soul  to  sing, 
Christ  was  born  for  me  ! 

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128  HYMNAL  FOR 

154. 

In  a  country  far  away, 
Sleeping  in  a  manger,  lay 
One  so  holy,  One  so  mild, 
Jesus,  blessed  Christmas-child. 
He  was  born  upon  this  day, 
In  David's  town  so  far  away, 
He  the  good  and  loving  One, 
Mary's  ever  blessed  Son. 
Let  us  all  our  voices  lend. 
For  He  was  the  children's  friend. 
He  so  lovely,  He  so  mild, 
Jesus,  blessed  Christmas-child. 

Shepherds  watching  flocks  at  night. 
Saw  a  clear  and  heavenly  light ; 
Bells  of  David's  town  rang  clear. 
Bringing  peace  and  Christmas-cheer ; 
Angels  sang  their  anthems  sweet, 
Wise  men  worshipped  at  His  feet, 
Brought  their  gifts  from  near  and  far. 
Guided  by  the  Eastern  Star. 
Let  us  all  our  voices  lend, 
For  He  was  the  children's  friend, 
He  so  lovely.  He  so  mild, 
Jesus,  blessed  Christmas-child. 

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copyright. 


155. 

Ring  the  bells,  the  Christmas  bells. 
Chime  out  the  wondrous  story ; 

First  in  song,  on  angel  tongues. 
It  came  from  realms  of  glory ; 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  129 

"  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men," 
Angelic  voices  ringing, 
Christ,  the  Lord,  to  earth  has  come, 
His  glorious  message  bringing. 

Chorus  : — 

Ring  the  bells,  the  merry  Christmas  bells ; 

Chime  out  tlie  wondrous  story, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

Forevermore  be  glory. 

"Wise  men  hastened  from  the  East, 

To  bring  their  richest  treasure ; 
Gold,  and  myrrh,  and  frankincense, 

And  jewels  without  measure  ; 
Him  they  sought,  although  a  king. 

They  found  among  the  lowly, 
In  the  Virgin's  arms  He  lay 

The  Babe  so  pure  and  holy. 

Earthly  crowns  were  not  for  Him, 

He  came  God's  love  revealing; 
On  the  cross  He  died  for  us. 

His  blood  forgiveness  sealing; 
'Tis  the  Saviour  promised  long, 

Ring  out  your  loudest  praises ; 
Ev'ry  heart  this  happy  day, 

Its  grateful  anthem  raises. 
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150. 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night. 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 

And  glory  shone  around. 

And  glory  shone  around. 


130  HYMNAL    FOR 

"  Fear  not,"  said  He,  for  mighty  dread 
Had  seized  their  troubled  mind ; 

"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 
To  you  and  all  mankind." 


«  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 
Is  born,  of  David's  line. 
The  Saviour,  vi^ho  is  Christ,  the  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign. 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 


"  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find. 
To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 


Thus  spake  the  seraph ;  and  forthwith 
Appeared  a  shining  throng 

Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song, 
Addressed  their  joyful  song. 


"  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  on  the  earth  be  peace ; 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin,  and  never  cease, 
Begin,  and  never  cease !  " 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  131 

157. 

Banish  gloom  and  sadness, 

Banish  grief  and  care  ; 
Bid  bright  joy  and  gladness 

Welcome  ev'rywhere. 
Ev'ry  burden  lighten, 

Sorrow,  must  depart ; 
Christmas  joys  should  brighten 

Ev'ry  Christian's  heart. 


Chorus  : — Peace  !  peace  on  earth, 

Good  will  to  man  be  given ; 
All  hail  the  blessed  birth 

Of  Christ,  the  King  of  Heaven. 


Christmas  bells  are  ringing. 

Calling  us  to  raise, 
High  in  tuneful  singing, 

Thankful  hymns  of  praise. 
All,  both  high  and  lowly, 

Should  alike  rejoice ; 
And  in  service  holy 

Join  with  heart  and  voice. 


Christmas,  happy  Christmas ! 

Herald  of  good  will, 
Come  with  songs  of  glory 

Bright  with  gladness  still. 
Peace  and  hope  may  brighten, 

Patient  love  may  glow  ; 
Christmas  bells  are  ringing. 

As  in  years  ago. 


132  HYMNAL  FOB 

158. 

He  is  coming  !  He  is  coming  ! 

Rise,  O  herald  of  His  birth ! 
Rise,  O  Light  of  lights,  illuming 

All  the  darkness  of  the  earth. 
He  is  coming !  He  is  coming  ! 

All  the  sky  with  glory  glows. 
And  each  desert  place  is  blooming 

Into  beauty  like  a  rose. 

He  is  coming  to  deliver 

All  the  nations  by  His  birth ! 
He  is  coming,  Christ,  the  giver 

Of  salvation,  to  the  earth. 
God  hath  spoken,  God  hath  spoken, 

Wake,  ye  people,  wake  and  sing! 
"While  ye  wait  the  promised  token 

Of  the  coming  of  the  King. 


159. 


Christ  was  born  in  Bethlehem, 
Christ  was  born  in  Bethlehem, 
Christ  was  born  in  Bethlehem, 
And  in  a  manger  lay. 
And  in  a  manger  lay; 
Christ  was  born  in  Bethlehem, 
And  in  a  manger  lay. 

Sinners  crucified  Him, 

Sinners  crucified  Him, 

Sinners  crucified  Him, 

They  nailed  Him  to  the  cross. 

They  nailed  Him  to  the  cross; 

Sinners  crucified  Him, 

They  nailed  Him  to  the  cross. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  133 

Joseph  begged  the  body, 
Joseph  begged  the  body, 
Joseph  begged  the  body, 
And  laid  it  in  the  tomb, 
And  laid  it  in  the  tomb; 
Joseph  begged  the  body, 
And  laid  it  in  the  tomb. 


Mary  came  in  sorrow, 
Mary  came  in  sorrow, 
Mary  came  in  sorrow. 
Her  loving  Lord  to  see, 
Her  loving  Lord  to  see ; 
Mary  came  in  sorrow. 
Her  loving  Lord  to  see. 


Down  came  an  angel, 
Down  came  an  angel, 
Down  came  an  angel, 
And  rolled  the  stone  away. 
And  rolled  the  stone  away ; 
Down  came  an  angel, 
And  rolled  the  stone  away. 


(Children,  clap  hands.) 

Shout,  shout  the  victory  ! 
Shout,  shout  the  victory! 
Shout,  shout  the  victory  ! 
Our  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 
Our  Lord  is  risen  to-day ; 
Shout,  shout  the  victory ! 
Our  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 


134  HYMNAL    FOB 

160. 

«  Unto  us  a  Child  is  born," 
Sing,  children,  sing  to-day  ! 
Wake,  oh  earth,  this  happy  morn, 
Join  our  Christmas  lay. 
"  Tidings  of  great  joy  "  we  sing, 
Sing,  children,  sing  to-day  ! 
Angels  came  the  news  to  bring; 
Angels  join  our  lay. 

*«  To  all  people  it  shall  be," 
Sing,  children,  sing  to-day  ! 
Earth's  glad  song  of  jubilee, 
All  men  join  our  lay. 
"  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men," 
Sing,  children,  sing  to-day  ! 
Christ  has  come  to  save  from  sin, 
Join  our  Christmas  lay. 

Prince  of  Peace,  oh,  blessed  name  ! 

Sing,  children,  sing  to-day  ! 
Tell  the  nations  why  He  came; 

They  will  join  our  lay. 
Prince  of  Peace,  our  Saviour  King, 

Sing,  children,  sing  to-day  ! 
Loving  hearts  and  lives  we  bring 

With  our  Christmas  lay. 


161 


Hark,  I  hear  the  angel  voices. 
Sweetly  ringing  through  the  sky, 

Pealing  forth  the  royal  chorus. 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  135 

Cho. — Sing  hosanna,  glad  hosanna, 

Join  with  them  this  Christmas  morn ; 
Heaven  and  earth  repeat  the  story, 
Christ  the  Lord  to-day  is  born. 

List  how  sweet  the  angel  voices 
Chant  it  through  the  silent  air ; 

Christ  is  born,  the  King  of  glory, 
Born  that  we  His  love  might  share. 

Sing !  oh,  sing  like  angel  voices. 
Thrilling  notes  of  love  to  swell ; 

Herald  forth  the  gladsome  morning, 
Tidings  full  of  joy  to  tell. 

Christ  is  born  our  mighty  Saviour, 

Oh,  proclaim  the  news  afar ! 
Still  it  shines  with  beams  of  glory, 

Bethlehem's  bright  and  cheering  star. 


162. 

Cheerily,  cheerily  sing  once  more, 

Jesus  the  Lord  is  born ; 
Carry  the  message  from  shore  to  shore, 

Jesus  the  Lord  is  born. 

Cho. — Love  is  folding  her  snow-white  wings, 

Peace,  good  will  to  the  world  she  brings ; 
Sweetly  now  to  her  harp  she  sings, 
Jesus  the  Lord  is  bom. 

Voices  are  calling  away,  away, 

Jesus  the  Lord  is  born ; 
Joyfully,  tenderly,  hark  they  say, 

Jesus  the  Lord  is  bom. 


136  HYMNAL  FOR 

Now  in  the  chime  of  bells  we  hear, 
Jesus  the  Lord  is  born ; 

List  to  their  melody,  loud  and  clear, 
Jesus  the  Lord  is  born. 

Gladly  we  gather,  our  hearts  to  raise, 
Jesus  the  Lord  is  born ; 

Gladly  we  mingle  our  songs  of  praise, 
Jesus  the  Lord  is  born. 


163. 

Magi.— Boys. 

We  saw  a  star,  a  bright  new  star. 

In  yonder  Eastern  skies ; 
It  led  us  from  a  country  far, 
To  where  Emmanuel  lies. 

All. 
Cho. — Emmanuel !  Emmanuel ! 

His  praises  now  outpour; 
Emmanuel !  Emmanuel ! 
God  with  us  ever  more  ! 

Shepherds.— Girls. 

We  heard  a  song,  an  angel  song, 
Float  sweetly  o'er  the  plain ; 
The  Prince  of  Peace,  expected  long. 
To-night  begins  His  reign. 

All. 
Cho. — O  Prince  of  Peace  !  O  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
The  law  of  love  is  Thine ; 
O  Prince  of  Peace !  O  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Reign  in  this  heart  of  mine. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  137 

164. 

Through  the  blue  and  starry  heavens 
Came  the  angels  robed  in  white  ; 

Shepherds  heard  the  glorious  anthem. 
Wise  men  saw  the  Christmas  light. 


Chorus  : — 

«  Christ  is  born,"  the  bells  are  telling, 
"  Peace  on  earth,"  they  seem  to  say; 
And  our  hearts  with  joy  are  swelling, 
Christ  is  born  !  'tis  Christmas  day  ! 


Chime,  ye  bells,  the  sweetest  music, 
Send  your  message  far  and  wide ; 

'Tis  the  Christ-child  come  to  bless  us ; 
In  our  hearts  let  peace  abide 


Ring,  ye  bells,  with  joy  repeating 
All  the  sweet  and  glad  refrain ; 

Christ  is  born,  our  blessed  Saviour, 
So  that  we  new  life  may  gain. 


Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  all  men, 
May  God's  grace  around  us  cling ; 

Christ  is  born  to  save  and  bless  us, 
Our  Redeemer,  Lord  and  King. 


Sing  in  praise,  ye  little  children. 
Let  your  voices  sweetly  blend. 

May  your  hearts  be  filled  with  gladness, 
Christ  is  born  !  the  children's  Friend ! 


138  HYMNAL  FOR 

165. 

Merry  Christmas  bells  are  ringing, 

Ringing  far  and  near ; 
Angels'  voices  sweetly  singing, 

Singing  high  and  clear. 
Glory !  for  the  Lord  is  come, 

Jesus  makes  the  earth  His  home. 
Glory  !  for  the  Lord  is  come, 

Jesus  makes  the  earth  His  home. 

Happy  voices  catch  the  echo 

Of  the  angels'  song ; 
Grand  old  chant,  and  joyous  carol, 

Ring  the  aisles  along. 
Let  our  lips  their  homage  pay, 

To  the  Saviour  born  to-day. 
Let  our  lips  their  homage  pay, 

To  the  Saviour  born  to-day. 

Precious  Christmas  gifts  are  gladdening 

Many  a  heart  and  home ; 
But  the  gift,  all  gifts  excelling, 

Christ  Himself  is  come. 
In  your  hearts  make  speedy  room, 

For  the  Christ,  the  Lord  is  come. 
In  your  hearts  make  speedy  room. 

For  the  Christ,  the  Lord  is  come. 

And  have  we  no  gifts  to  offer 

To  our  Lord  and  King  ? 
Lord,  ourselves,  our  souls  and  bodies, 

Unto  Thee  we  bring. 
With  our  lives  glad  homage  pay. 

To  the  Saviour  born  today. 
With  our  lives  glad  homage  pay, 

To  the  Saviour  born  to-day. 


166. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 


Wakeful  shepherds,  long  ago, 

Watching  on  the  lonely  plain, 
Listening  in  the  silent  night, 

Heard  a  soft  and  sweet  refrain ; 
Heavenly  music  filled  the  air, 

Swiftly  holy  angels  fly, 
Singing  as  they  downward  sweep, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

Filled  with  awe  the  shepherds  sat, 

Nearer  came  the  heavenly  throng. 
While  the  mountains,  vales  and  hills 

Echoed  back  their  glorious  song ; 
Peace  on  earth,  to  men  good  will. 

On  this  sacred  Christmas  morn, 
Tidings  of  great  joy  we  bring, 

For  your  Saviour  Christ  is  born. 

Jesus  in  a  manger  lay, 

Humble  as  the  feeblest  child. 
And  through  life  was  always  pure, 

Gentle,  loving,  meek  and  mild ; 
Till  upon  the  cross  He  died, 

Bringing  our  salvation  nigh  ; 
Let  us  sing  with  grateful  hearts, 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 


167. 

QuES : — Tell  me  why  is  Christmas  day 
The  day  for  songs  and  mirth  ? 
Ans  : — It  calls  to  mind  the  happiest, 
That  ever  dawned  on  earth. 
The  day  when  God  sent  angels  down 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  birth. 


140  HYMNAL  FOR 

QUEs : — What's  the  song  for  Christmas  day. 

The  glad,  the  sweet  refrain  ? 

Ans  : — Glory  to  God  in  heaven  above, 

Peace  and  good  will  to  men ; 

Let  all  the  joy-bells  peal  it  out, 

Again  and  yet  again. 

QUES : — How  shall  children  keep  the  day 
To  please  their  Lord  above  ? 
Ans  : — By  singing  songs  of  thankfulness. 
And  doing  deeds  of  love  ; 
By  bearing  high  the  olive  branch 
Of  peace,  like  Noah's  dove. 

QUES :— Will  He  let  such  little  ones 

His  wondrous  mercy  tell  ? 
Ans  : — Yes,  we  may  carry  wide  the  news, 
And  it  will  please  Him  well ; 
The  blessed  news  that  Jesus  came 
To  save  our  souls  from  hell. 


168. 


What  do  we  find  in  the  manger, 
On  this  sacred  morn  ? 

Lo  !  a  precious  stranger, 
Jesus  Christ  is  born  ! 

Cho: — Glory,  glory  be  to  God  on  high! 
Glory,  glory  be  to  God  on  high  I 

Bethlehem  of  Judea 

Is  the  chosen  place 
Where  the  Infant  Treasure 

Comes  to  bless  our  race. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  141 

Shepherds,  with  fear  and  trembling, 

Hear  an  Angel  voice 
Bearing  gladsome  tidings, 

Bidding  them  rejoice. 


Spices  and  costly  tribute. 
Choicest  gifts  of  gold. 

Are,  in  free  oblation, 
Brought  by  men  of  old. 


We  will  give  adoration. 
Hearts  of  fervent  love. 

Telling  every  nation, 
Jesus  reigns  above  ! 

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169. 


Glory  in  the  highest ! 
Ring  the  children's  voices ; 

Full  of  happy  wonder, 
Heart  with  heart  rejoices  ; 
For  the  Christ-child  comes  to-day. 
With  the  babes  of  earth  to  play. 


Glory  in  the  highest ! 
Murmur  tearful  voices ; 

Yea,  despite  its  sorrow. 
Now  the  earth  rejoices  ; 
For  the  Christ-child's  holy  face 
Sweetest  shines  in  saddest  place. 


142  HYMNAL  FOR 

Glory  in  the  highest ! 
Chant  adoring  voices ; 

In  our  Father's  temple, 
Heaven  with  earth  rejoices  ; 
Men  and  angels  caroling, 
"  Crown  the  Christ-child  Lord  and  King.' 


170. 

List,  a  thousand  birds  are  singing. 
Cross  the  hills  and  meads  away  ; 

And  a  thousand  leaves  are  bursting, 
From  their  darkness  into  day. 

Chorus  : — 

All  the  bells  shall  tell  the  story. 

In  this  sacred  theme  agreed ; 
Praise  to  God  !  to  God  the  glory  ! 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  indeed. 

Life  is  on  the  breath  of  morning. 

Life  is  in  the  open  sky ; 
Peace  is  in  the  heart's  glad  throbbing. 

Peace  is  in  the  wind's  low  sigh. 

Peace  is  in  the  creamy  lilies. 

Why  may  we  not  also  say, 
Peace  hath  its  contented  biding 

In  our  hearts,  a  calm  to-day  ? 

May  we  learn  the  simple  lesson. 
They  that  toil  not,  neither  spin ; 

This,  to  be  content  with  living. 
If  our  hearts  are  pure  within. 

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Md. 


171. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  143 


Gather,  children,  gather, 

Fragrant  offerings  bring ; 
Carol,  children,  carol, 

Gladsome  carols  sing ! 
Angel  choirs  are  singing, 

In  the  early  dawn ; 
Jesus  Christ  is  risen, 

Glorious  Easter  morn ! 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah, 

Amen,  amen. 

Come  and  give  to  Jesus, 

Risen  from  the  tomb. 
Wreaths  of  sweetest  flowers, 

Nature's  Easter  bloom ; 
Hare  bells  ringing  sweetly, 

Lilies  singing  joy ; 
Roses  breathing  incense, 

Praise  without  alloy. 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah, 

Amen,  amen. 


172. 

Shout,  shout  aloud  the  tidings  of  Redemption  ; 

Peal,  merry  bells,  the  anthem  of  the  free  ; 
Clap,  clap  your  hands,  and  sing  for  joy,  ye  people. 

Death  hath  been  vanquished,  his  terrors  now  flee. 

Chorus  : — 

Sound  the  timbrel,  clash  the  cymbal, 

Ring  the  joyous  Easter  chime  ; 
Join  our  voices  in  the  chorus. 

Swell  the  melody  sublime. 


144  HYMNAL  FOR 

See,  see,  the  tomb  holds  but  the  linen  swathings ; 

Joy  !  joy  !  the  earth  cannot  retain  our  King  ; 
Join,  join  to  tell  His  wondrous  resurrection ; 

Sing  of  His  mighty  power  salvation  to  bring. 

Sing,  sing  the  words  by  watching  angels  spoken, 
Jesus  is  risen  ;  behold,  He  is  not  here ; 

Come,  see  the  place  where  our  dear  Lord  lay  sleeping : 
Death  for  His  loving  ones  hath  never  more  fear. 

Used  by  permission  of  John  J.  Hood,  owner  of  copyright. 


173. 

The  little  flowers  came  from  the  ground, 

At  Easter-time  !  at  Easter-time  ! 
They  raised  their  heads  and  looked  around, 

At  happy  Easter-time ; 
And  seemed  each  little  bud  to  say. 
All  people  bless  this  holy  day. 
For  Christ  is  risen,  the  angels  say, 
This  holy  Easter  day,  this  holy  Easter  day. 

The  pure  white  lily  raised  its  cup, 
At  Easter-time  !  at  Easter-time ! 

The  crocus  to  the  sky  looked  up, 
At  happy  Easter-time ; 

Oh,  hear  the  song  of  heaven,  they  say 

Its  glory  shines  in  us  to-day. 

Oh,  may  it  shine  in  us  alway, 

At  holy  Easter-time,  at  holy  Easter-time. 

'Twas  long  ago,  'twas  long  ago, 

That  Easter-time  !  that  Easter-time  I 

But  still  the  pure  white  lilies  blow, 
At  happy  Easter-time ; 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  145 

And  still  each  flower  seems  to  say, 

All  people  bless  this  holy  day, 

For  Christ  is  risen,  the  angels  say, 

This  blessed  Easter  day,  this  blessed  Easter  day. 

Words  used  by  arrangement  with  author,  owner  of  the  copy- 
right. 


174. 

"  Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day," 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  : 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth,  reply. 

Love's  redeeming  work  is  done. 
Fought  the  fight,  the  victory  won ; 
Jesus'  agony  is  o'er  : 
Darkness  veils  the  earth  no  more. 

Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell : 
Death  in  vain  forbids  Him  rise, 
Christ  has  opened  Paradise. 

Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  ; 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 


175. 


Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 

The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

10 


146  HYMNAL  FOR 

There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
«'  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way." 


Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ! 

He  claims  these  mansions  as  His  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 


Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?     Who  ? 

The  Lord,  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame. 
The  world,  sin,  death  and  hell  overthrew : 

And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 


176. 


OiN  this  glad  triumphant  morning, 
Christ,  the  Prince  of  life  arose  ; 

Then  the  seal  of  death  was  broken, 
Now  the  grave  with  promise  glows : 

Mighty  victor,  mighty  victor, 
Victor  over  all  our  foes. 


Chorus  : — 

Honor,  power,  blessing, 
Shall  this  mighty  monarch  claim ; 
Hallelujahs  render  to  the  Saviour's  name. 


177, 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  147 

When  His  fond,  His  true  disciples 

To  His  sacred  tomb  drew  near, 
Angels  from  the  courts  of  heaven 

Break  the  tidings  full  of  cheer, 
He  is  risen  !  He  is  risen  ! 

Christ  is  risen,  do  not  fear. 

Hail,  all  hail,  triumphant  hour, 

Let  our  happy  voices  say, 
Christ  has  triumphed,  man  shall  triumph, 

Death  has  lost  his  fearful  sway ; 
Praise  Him,  praise  Him,  praise  the  Saviour 

Praise  the  risen  Lord  to-day. 


Let  ev'ry  childish  voice, 
Join  in  a  glorious  song ; 

Let  ev'ry  heart  rejoice, 
Let  ev'ry  youthful  tongue 

Sing  to  the  risen  Lord, 
On  this  glad  Easter  day. 

In  tones  of  reverence,  the  song 
Hallelujah ! 

Jesus,  our  Lord  and  King, 

Unto  Thy  loving  care. 
Do  we  our  burdens  bring, 

Which  Thou  hast  died  to  bear ; 
And  to  the  risen  Lord, 

On  this  glad  Easter  day. 
In  tones  of  reverence,  we'll  sing 
Hallelujah ! 


148  HYMNAL  FOR 

178. 

Low  in  the  grave  He  lay — 

Jesus,  my  Saviour! 
Waiting  the  coming  day — 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 

Chorus  : — (Faster.) 

Up  from  the  grave  He  arose. 

With  a  mighty  triumph  o'er  His  foes ; 

He  arose  a  Victor  from  the  dark  domain, 

And  He  lives  forever  with  His  saints  to  reign 

He  arose!  He  arose! 

Hallelujah !  Christ  arose  ! 

Vainly  they  watch  His  bed — 

Jesus,  my  Saviour ! 
Vainly  they  seal  the  dead — 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 

Death  cannot  keep  his  prey — 

Jesus,  my  Saviour! 
He  tore  the  bars  away — 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 
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179. 


Now  the  bursting  Spring  awakes, 
Now  the  flowers  bloom, 

Now  the  sleeping  insects  creep, 
From  their  wint'ry  tomb. 

Cho, — Ring  the  bells  !  Ring  the  bells ! 
Easter  day  !  happy  day ! 
Ring  the  bells!  Ring  the  bells! 
Blessed  Easter  day ! 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  149 

Now  the  birds  are  flying  home, 

Singing  as  they  come  ; 
Now  the  world  is  full  of  joy, 

Spring,  bright  Spring  has  come  ! 

All  ye  little  children  dear, 

Christ  is  risen  to-day, 
And  the  light  of  His  great  love. 

Makes  all  bright  and  gay. 

Christ,  the  Lord,  arose  this  day, 

Precious  souls  to  save ; 
Shout  aloud,  to  all  the  world. 

His  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

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copyright. 


180. 

Lift  up,  O  little  children. 
Your  voices  clear  and  sweet, 
And  sing  the  blessed  story 
Of  Christ,  the  Lord  of  glory. 
And  worship  at  His  feet. 
And  worship  at  His  feet. 

Chorus  : — Oh,  sing  the  blessed  story ! 
The  Lord  of  life  and  glory 
Is  risen,  as  He  said. 
Is  risen  from  the  dead ! 

Lift  up,  O  tender  lilies, 
Your  whiteness  to  the  sun ; 
The  earth  is  not  our  prison. 
Since  Christ  Himself  hath  risen, 
The  life  of  ev'ry  one, 
The  life  of  ev'ry  one. 


150  HYMNAL  FOR 

Ring,  all  ye  bells  of  Easter, 
Your  chimes  of  joy  again, 
Ring  out  the  night  of  sadness, 
Ring  in  the  morn  of  gladness. 
For  death  no  more  shall  reign, 
For  death  no  more  shall  reign. 
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181. 

The  bells  are  merrily  ringing, 

And  all  the  earth  is  gay ; 
The  children  joyfully  singing 

That  Christ  is  risen  to-day  ! 
The  earth  has  burst  its  wintry  gloom, 

To  hail  our  heavenly  King, 
And  Easter  chimes,  amid  the  gloom, 

The  glorious  tidings  bring. 

How  sweet  they  echo  the  story, 

Those  Easter  chimes  so  gay ; 
All  robed  in  heavenly  glory, 

Our  Lord  is  risen  to-day ! 
They  bid  each  heart  with  joy  to  bloom ; 

The  night  of  sorrow  hath  waned ; 
O'er  all  the  terrors  of  the  tomb 

Our  Lord  hath  victory  gained. 

We'll  swell  the  beautiful  chorus 

That  greets  the  earth  so  gay ; 
The  light  of  heaven  is  o'er  us. 

And  Christ  is  risen  to-day ! 
And  while  our  hearts  with  joy  rebound, 

We  all  will  gratefully  sing; 
While  merry  Easter  chimes  resound. 

To  God  our  heavenly  King. 

Used  by  arrangement  with  W.  A.  Pond  Co.,  owners  of  the 
copyright. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  151 

182. 

Snowdrops  lift  your  timid  heads, 

All  the  earth  is  waking; 
Field  and  forest  brown  and  dead, 

Into  life  are  waking. 


Cho. — Snowdrops  rise  and  tell  the  story. 
How  He  rose  the  Lord  of  glory. 
Snowdrops  rise  and  tell  the  story. 
How  He  rose  the  Lord  of  glory. 


Lilies  !  lilies !  Easter  calls ! 

Rise  to  meet  the  dawning 
Of  the  blessed  light  that  falls 

Through  the  Easter  morning. 


Cfio. — Ring  your  bells  and  tell  the  story, 
How  He  rose  the  Lord  of  glory, 
Ring  your  bells  and  tell  the  story, 
How  He  rose  the  Lord  of  glory. 


Waken,  sleeping  butterflies, 
Burst  your  narrow  prison ; 

Spread  your  golden  wings  and  rise. 
For  the  Lord  is  risen. 


Cho. — Spread  your  wings  and  tell  the  story. 
How  He  rose  the  Lord  of  glory, 
Spread  your  wings  and  tell  the  story. 
How  He  rose  the  Lord  of  glory. 
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152  HYMNAL  FOR 

183. 

Sweet  Easter  bells  are  ringing, 

Glad  news  their  music  tells ; 
To  earth  and  heaven  proclaiming, 

That  Christ  on  high  now  dwells. 
All  heaven  sings  forth  in  chorus, 

Lift  up  ye  gates — unfold ; 
Lo  !  here  is  He  victorious, 

The  risen  Christ  foretold. 


Cho. — Sweet  Easter  bells  are  ringing. 
Glad  news  their  music  tells; 
To  earth  and  heaven  proclaiming, 
That  Christ  on  high  now  dwells. 


At  early  gray  of  morning, 

In  quiet  hush  of  dawn. 
Came  Mary  to  Him  weeping, 

To  find  her  Master  gone. 
For  yet  she  knew  not  Jesus 

Must  rise  from  death  again. 
Or  that  from  heaven  to  save  us 

He  came  to  dwell  with  men. 


But  as  she  turned  and  saw  Him, 

Her  Master  and  her  Lord; 
Sweet  angel's  sang  a  new  hymn, 

'Twas  Easter's  first  grand  chord. 
And  now,  ye  bells,  keep  ringing 

Your  silvery  chimes  ring  on. 
Your  news  to  earth  is  bringing, 

Glad  peace  to  hearts  forlorn. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  153 

184. 

From  the  cross  on  Calvary's  mountain, 

Tenderly  to  Joseph's  grave  ; 
Brought  was  Jesus  slain  for  sinners, 

Crucified,  our  souls  to  save ; 
To  redeem  the  world  from  darkness, 

Cheerfully  His  life  He  gave. 

On  a  calm  and  lovely  morning. 
Heaven's  bright  angel  did  appear, 

To  the  weeping  Mary,  saying, 
He  is  risen,  He  is  not  here; 

Go,  and  tell  His  loved  disciples, 
Spread  the  tidings  of  good  cheer. 

He  is  risen — the  children's  Saviour, 

Let  us  all  in  sweet  accord, 
Praise  Him  for  redemption's  story, 

He  has  given  us  in  His  word; 
Hallelujah !  hallelujah  ! 

Glory  to  the  risen  Lord ! 


185. 


Mary  to  her  Saviour's  tomb 

Hasted  at  the  early  dawn  ; 
Spice  she  brought,  and  sweet  perfume, 

But  the  Lord  she  loved  had  gone : 
For  awhile  she  weeping  stood, 

Struck  with  sorrow  and  surprise. 
Shedding  tears,  a  plenteous  flood. 

For  her  heart  supplied  her  eyes. 


154  HYMNAL  FOR 

Jesus,  who  is  always  near, 

Though  too  often  unperceived, 
Came,  His  drooping  child  to  cheer, 

Kindly  asking  why  she  grieved  : 
Though  at  first  she  knew  Him  not. 

When  He  called  her  by  her  name 
Then  her  griefs  were  all  forgot, 

For  she  found  He  was  the  same. 

Grief  and  sighing  quickly  fled 

When  she  heard  His  welcome  voice 
Just  before,  she  thought  Him  dead, 

Now,  He  bids  her  heart  rejoice ; 
What  a  change  His  word  can  make, 

Turning  darkness  into  day ! 
You  who  weep  for  Jesus'  sake. 

He  will  wipe  your  tears  away. 


186. 

«  I  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives," 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives ! 
He  lives,  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever  living  Head. 

He  lives,  to  bless  me  with  His  love. 
He  lives,  to  plead  for  me  above ; 
He  lives,  my  hungry  soul  to  feed. 
He  lives,  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

He  lives,  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives,  to  wipe  away  my  tears  ; 
He  lives,  to  calm  my  troubled  heart 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  155 

He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same ; 
Oh,  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 
I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives."] 


187. 

Children,  to  the  risen  Saviour, 
Sing  aloud  your  praise  to-day;    . 

Praise  Him  for  the  life  He  gave  us, 
All  our  debt  of  sin  to  pay. 

Cho  : — Hallelujah,  shout  His  praises  ! 

Sing  His  victory  o'er  the  grave ; 
Praise  Him  for  redemption's  story, 
For  His  wondrous  power  to  save. 

When  we  read  the  holy  gospel. 
Of  His  suffering  for  our  sin, 

Can  we  not  with  thankful  spirit, 
A  new  life  in  Him  begin  ? 

'Tis  but  little  that  He  asks  us. 
And  His  promise  is  sweet  rest ; 

If  we  love  Him,  we  shall  meet  Him, 
In  the  mansions  of  the  blest. 


188. 

All  the  bells  are  sweet  with  music, 
Pealing  forth  their  anthem  free ; 

Christ  has  triumphed  o'er  the  grave,  yes, 
He  has  won  the  victory. 

Chorus  : — 

Ring  the  joyful  bells  at  Easter, 

Sun,  send  out  your  brightest  rays ; 
Christ  is  risen,  o'er  sin  triumphant. 

Give  to  Him  eternal  praise. 


156  HYMNAL    FOR 

Oh,  to  catch  the  mellow  sweetness ! 

The  glad  message  that  they  ring ; 
Filling  all  our  hearts  completely, 

Christ  is  risen,  our  Lord  and  King. 

Sing  with  joyful,  happy  voices, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day  ! 

Turn  from  sin,  thy  heart  illumine. 

Walk  with  Him  through  all  life's  way. 


189. 


>  Little  hands  are  clapping  now, 
Oh,  how  glad  are  we ! 
In  our  pleasant  Sabbath  school 
Friends  and  flow'rs  to  see ; 
2  Little  eyes  are  lifted  now 
Up  above  the  sky  ; 
"While  our  voices  join  to  sing 
3  Praise  to  God  on  high. 

4  Little  hands  are  folded  now 
5  Gently  on  our  breast ; 
Thus  our  Shepherd  takes  us  all 
In  His  arms  to  rest ; 
6  Little  heads  are  bending  now. 

Bending  while  we  pray ; 
'  Asking  God  to  fill  our  hearts 
With  His  love  to-day. 

8  Little  eyes  must  read  His  word, 

9  Ears  must  hear  His  truth  ; 
"*  Willing  feet  must  follow  Him 
In  the  morn  of  youth  ; 


PRIMARY   CLASSES.  157 

"  Cheerful  givers  we  must  be, 

He  has  told  us  so  ; 
'2  But  the  gift  the  right  hand  holds, 

'3  Left  hand  must  not  know. 

Motions. — i.  Clap  hands.  2.  Raise  the  eyes  upward.  3. 
Point  upward.  4.  Fold  hands.  5.  Cross  on  breast.  6.  Bend 
the  head.  7.  Hand  on  heart.  8.  Hold  hands  as  though  hold- 
ing an  open  book.  9.  Touch  ears.  10.  Point  to  feet.  11. 
Hold  out  both  hands.  12.  Still  holding  out  right  JiaiKl.  13. 
Place  left  hand  behind  the  back. 

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190. 

The  snow  comes  down  so  pure  and  white, 

(Wave  the  hands  gentlj'.) 

Soft  and  light  and  gentle  ; 
'Tis  God's  message  from  the  sky, 
Therefore,  little  children,  try, — 
If  in  anger  you  reply, 
Remember  the  soft  answer. 

{Repeat.) — <*  A  soft  answer  turneth  away  wrath  :  but 
grevious  words  stir  up  anger." — Prov.  15:1. 

{Sini^.) 

The  rain  comes  pattering  down  so  fast, 
(Move  the  hand  quickly  up  and  down.) 
Quickly,  quickly  falUng ; 
Thus  God  sends  the  welcome  rain 
To  freshen  the  flowers  and  fields  of  grain. 
All  nature  may  drink  from  the  fount  again, 
And  thirsty  creatures  praise  Him. 

(^Repeat.) — "Whosoever  will,  let  him  take  of  the 
water  of  life  freely." — Rev.  22  :  17. 


158  HYMNAL    FOR 

{Sing.) 

After  the  darksome  cloud  has  passed, 
(Spread  the  hands  out  before  the  face.) 
Like  a  gloomy  curtain  ; 
Then  the  sunshine's  coming  light, 
Like  God's  smile,  makes  all  things  bright, 
'Tis  His  love  that  cheers  the  night. 
And  rests  the  weary-hearted. 

{Repeat.) — "  Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall 
strengthen  your  heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the 
Lord." — Psalm  31 :  24. 

{Sing.) 

And  then  the  rainbow  of  the  Lord, 

(Raise  both  hands  and  form  an  arch  over  the  head,) 
Like  a  promised  token  ; 
Brightens  all  the  world  anew, — 
'Tis  His  promise  shining  through; 
Showing  us  in  sign  so  true, 

Our  Father's  loving  mercy. 

{Repeat.) — "  And  there  was  a  rainbow  round  about 
the  throne." — Rev.  4  :  3. 


{Sing.) 

Thus  all  the  worTcs  of  God,  the  Lord, 

(Spread  the  hands.) 

Are  so  great  and  glorious ; 
Heaven  and  earth  shall  sing  in  praise, 
Of  His  great  and  perfect  ways  ; 
Till  in  heaven  at  last  we  gaze 
(Raise  both  hands  and  look  up.) 
Upon  the  King  eternal. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  159 

{Repeat.) — "Thine  eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  his 
beauty  :  they  shall  behold  the  land  that  is  very 
far  off." — IsA.  33  :  17. 

*(  If  preferred,  a  few  children  might  stand  in  front  of  the 
school,  and  after  each  verse  is  sung,  repeat  the  accompanying 
text.) 
Copyright,  1896,  by  E.  Revere. 


191. 


Little  drops  of  water. 
Little  grains  of  sand, 

Make  the  mighty  ocean 
II :  And  the  beauteous  land. 

And  the  little  moments, 
Humble  though  they  be, 

Make  the  mighty  ages 
II :  Of  eternity. :  || 

So  our  little  errors 
Lead  the  soul  away 

From  the  paths  of  virtue, 
II :  Oft  in  sin  to  stray. :  || 

Little  deeds  of  kindness, 
Little  words  of  love, 

Make  our  earth  an  Eden 
II :  Like  the  heaven  above.  : 

Little  seeds  of  mercy, 
Sown  by  youthful  hands. 

Grow  to  bless  the  nations 
II  :  Far  in  heathen  lands. :  || 


160  HYMNAL    FOR 

192. 

1  Oh,  how  brightly,   how  brightly,  the  Sitn  moves 

along, 
From  the  East  to  the  West  through  the  sky, 

2  Oh,  how  lovely,  how  lovely,  the  Moon  looks  among 

3  All  those  stars  as  they  sparkle  on  high. 

These  glorious  lights  the  Lord  hath  given 

*  To  raise  our  thoughts  from  earth  to  heaven ; 

Oh,  how    brightly,  how    brightly  He    moves   them 

along, 
6  Shedding  light  o'er  the  world  from  on  high. 


Motions. — i.  Raise  right  hand  and  move  it  along.  2. 
Raise  left  hand.  3.  Raise  both  hands  and  move  the  fingers. 
4.   Raise  both  hands.     5.  Spread  both  hands. 


193. 


1  We'll  all  rise  up  together, 

2  We'll  all  sit  down  together; 

We'll  mind  the  rule  in  Sabbath-school, 

3  And  all  rise  up  together. 

*  We'll  raise  our  hands  together, 

5  We'll  fold  our  arms  together ; 

We'll  mind  the  rule  in  Sabbath-school, 

6  And  all  sit  down  together. 

^  We'll  turn  our  heads  together, 
8  We'll  bend  our  heads  together  ; 

We'll  mind  the  rule  in  Sabbath-school, 

And  all  sit  still  together. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  161 

We'll  all  love  one  another, 

Our  sister  and  our  brother ; 

We'll  mind  God's  rules  in  Sabbath-school, 

And  all  love  one  another. 

Motions. — i.  All  rise.  2.  All  sit  down.  3.  All  rise.  4. 
Raise  hands.  5.  Fold  arms.  6.  Sit  down.  7.  Turn  heads 
from  side  to  side.    8.  Bend  heads  back  and  forth. 


194. 

Two  little  eyes  to  look  to  God, 

(Look  up.) 
Two  little  ears  to  hear  His  word, 

(Touch  ears.) 
Two  little  feet  to  walk  in  His  ways, 

(Point  to  feet.) 
Two  little  hands  to  work  for  Him  all  my  days. 

(Hold  out  hands.) 

One  little  tongue  to  speak  His  truth, 

(Point  to  tongue.) 

One  heart  to  give  Him  now  in  my  youth, 

(Hand  on  heart.) 
Take  them,  dear  Jesus,  and  let  them  be, 
Always  obedient,  and  true  to  Thee. 

(Hold  up  hands.) 


195. 

I  ASKED  the  little  joyous  bird, 
iWho  taught  him  how  to  fly, 
And  sing  such  pretty  little  songs. 
In  the  bright  morning  sky  ? 

2  He  told  me  it  was  God 

Who  had  given  to  him  his  wing, 

3  And  taught  him  how  to  build  his  nest, 

And  taught  him  how  to  sing. 
11 


162  HYMNAL    FOB 

I  asked  the  little  lovely  flower, 
*Who  gave  her  perfume  sweet, 
And  dressed  her  in  her  velvet  coat, 
5 So  beautiful  and  neat? 
6  She  told  me  it  was  God 

"Who  had  clothed  her  with  such  care, 
'  And  taught  her  how  to  breathe  so  sweet 
Upon  the  evening  air. 

8 1  asked  the  little  twinkling  star. 
Who  taught  him  how  to  shine. 
And  run  with  such  a  steady  pace 
Along  his  proper  line  ? 

9  He  told  me  it  was  God 

Who  had  bid  him  shine  so  bright, 

10  And  trim  his  little  tiny  lamp, 

To  cheer  the  winter  night. 

11  Since  all  things  then,  look  up  to  God, 

The  flower,  the  star,  the  bird. 
And  all  obey  His  holy  laws, 
12 And  listen  to  His  word; 
13  I  too,  although  a  child,  will  try 
His  bidding  to  obey; 
That  I  may  learn  to  please  Him,  too. 
And  serve  as  well  as  they. 

Words  used  by  arrangement  with  Oliver  Ditson  Co,,  owners 
of  copyright. 

Motions. — i.  Imitate  the  flapping  of  wings.  2.  Point  up- 
ward. 3.  Hold  the  hands  together  in  form  of  a  nest.  4.  Imi- 
tate inhaling  the  perfume  of  a  flower,  5.  Pass  both  hands 
down  on  the  clothes,  as  though  smoothing  them.  6.  Point  up- 
ward. 7.  Pass  the  hand  back  and  forth  from  the  mouth,  as 
though  breathing.  8.  Raise  both  hands,  imitate  the  twinkling 
by  moving  the  fingers.  9,  Point  upward.  10.  Hold  left  hand 
as  a  lamp,  with  right  hand  imitate  trimming  the  lamp.  11. 
Look  up.     12.  Point  to  the  ear.     13.  Point  to  the  breast. 


196. 


PRIMARY   CLASSES.  163 


Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne ; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 


Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,  they  cry, 

To  be  exalted  thus ; 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  lips  reply, 

For  He  was  slain  for  us. 


Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give 

Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 


Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky. 
And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas ; 

Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise. 


197. 


1  God  made  the  sky  that  looks  so  blue, 

2  He  made  the  grass  so  green  ; 
3  He  made  the  flowers  that  smell  so  sweet, 

In  pretty  colors  seen. 
*  God  made  the  sun  that  shines  so  bright, 
'  And  gladdens  all  I  see  ; 
It  comes  to  give  us  heat  and  light, 
6  How  thankful  should  we  be  ! 


164  HYMNAL    FOR 

'  God  made  the  pretty  bird  to  fly, 

How  sweetly  has  she  sung ! 
8And  though  she  flies  so  very  high, 

She  won't  forget  her  young. 
9  God  made  the  water  for  my  drink, 

10  He  made  the  fish  to  swim. 

He  made  the  trees  to  bear  nice  fruit, 

11  Oh,  how  should  I  love  Him ! 

Motions.— I.  Raise  both  hands.  2.  Point  down  with  both 
hands.  3.  Imitate  smelling  flowers.  4.  Spread  right  hand.  5. 
Spread  both  hands.  6.  Cross  hands  on  breast.  7.  Imitate  fly- 
ing by  waving  both  hands.  8.  Raise  the  hands  still  waving, 
then  lower  them.  9.  Wave  hands  like  moving  water.  10. 
Turn  hands,  and  imitate  fish  swimming.  11.  Cross  hands  on 
breast,  and  look  up. 


198. 

Oh,  tell  us  how  our  bread  is  made, 
Bread  is  made,  bread  is  made ; 
Oh,  tell  us  how  our  bread  is  made. 
That  we  eat  ev'ry  morning. 

1  The  farmer  comes  and  sows  the  seed. 
Sows  the  seed,  sows  the  seed  ; 

2  With  harrow  then  he  covers  the  seed, 

Both  afternoon  and  morning. 

3  Our  Father  makes  the  rain  come  down, 
Rain  come  down,  rain  come  down  ; 

^He  makes  the  glorious  sun  to  shine, 
Both  afternoon  and  morning. 

5  Spring  is  come  and  the  grain  is  up, 

6  Grain  is  up,  grain  is  up ; 

Summer  comes  and  the  grain  grows  up 
Both  afternoon  and  morning. 


PRIMARY    CLASSES.  168 

'  The  reapers  come  and  cut  the  grain, 
Cut  the  grain,  cut  the  grain ; 

8  They  bind  it  up  and  sing  harvest  home. 

Both  afternoon  and  morning. 

9  The  thrashers  come  and  beat  the  grain. 
Beat  the  grain,  beat  the  grain ; 

10  With  fan  in  hand  they  clean  the  grain. 

Both  afternoon  and  morning. 

H  The  water  turns  and  the  mill  goes  round. 
Mill  goes  round,  mill  goes  round ; 
And  soon  the  rye  and  wheat  ar«  ground. 
Both  afternoon  and  morning. 

12  The  flour  and  yeast  are  kneaded  well, 
Kneaded  well,  kneaded  well ; 

13  Then  in  the  oven  we  bake  it  well. 

Both  afternoon  and  morning. 

1*  We  thank  Thee,  Lord,  for  this  good  food. 

This  good  food,  this  good  food ; 
15  And  pray  to  Him  to  make  us  good, 
Both  afternoon  and  morning. 

Motions. — r.  Imitate  sowing  seed  with  right  hand.  2. 
With  right  hand  make  a  smoothing  motion.  3.  Raise  and 
lower  hands  rapidly,  imitating  falling  rain.  4.  Raise  and  move 
the  right  hand  for  the  sun  shining.  5.  With  both  hands  show 
how  the  grain  peeps  above  the  ground.  6.  Raise  the  hands  to 
show  how  the  grain  grows  up.  7.  With  right  hand  imitate 
the  cutting  of  the  grain.  8.  Imitate  the  binding  up,  then 
cross  the  hands  on  the  breast.  9.  With  right  hand  imitate  the 
beating  of  the  grain.  10.  With  a  fanning  motion  imitate  the 
cleansing  of  the  grain.  11.  Turn  right  hand  to  imitate  a 
wheel  turning.  12.  With  both  hands  imitate  the  kneading  of 
flour.  13.  With  both  hands  imitate  the  placing  of  the  pan  of 
bread  in  the  oven.  14.  Raise  right  hand.  15.  Place  hands 
together  in  the  attitude  of  prayer  and  look  up. 


166  HYMNAL   FOR 

199. 

1 1  AM  so  young,  O  Jesus, 
I  do  not  understand 
The  way  my  soul  must  journey 
2  To  reach  the  better  land. 
'Oh,  tell  me  how  to  love  Thee, 

And  what  my  "  faith  "  must  be: 
*  Dear,  gentle,  patient  teacher, 
5  Explain  it  all  to  me. 

« Is  it  to  trust  Thy  promise, 
'  And  simply  to  believe. 
Like  trusting  in  my  mother, 

Whose  love  I  would  not  grieve  ? 
Her  word  is  very  precious, 

8  And  all  in  all  to  me ; 

Is  this  the  "  faith,"  dear  Saviour, 

9  That  I  may  bring  to  Thee  ? 

Thou  lovest  little  children, 

10  May  I  that  love  receive  ? 
I  long  to  be  Thy  dear  one, 

11  Wilt  Thou  my  sin  forgive  ? 
12 1  seem  to  hear  a  whisper, 

"Yes,  darling,  come  to  Me." 
13  Reach  down  Thy  hand,  dear  Jesus, 
i*And  draw  me  close  to  Thee. 


Motions. — i.  Spread  the  hands.  2.  Raise  both  hands.  3. 
Right  hand  on  the  heart.  4.  Hands  together  as  in  prayer.  5. 
Hands  clasped.  6.  Finger  on  the  Jips.  7.  Hand  on  the  heart. 
8.  Hands  crossed  on  breast.  9  Hands  spread  upward.  10. 
Hands  spread  out.  11.  Hands  on  breast.  12.  Sung  in  low 
voice,  with  finger  raised.  13.  Right  hand  raised  toward 
heaven.     14.  Hands  crossed  on  breast. 

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PRIMARY  CLASSES.  167 

200. 

Have  a  clock  dial.     At  each  question  move  the  hand  to  the 
hour  mentioned.     The  children  repeat  the  answer. 

T'EXcnY.Yi.— {Moving-  hand  to  i.) 

What   says   the   clock   when   it  strikes 
one  ? 
School. — Watch,  says  the  clock,  oh  watch,  little 
one. 

Teacher. — What   says   the   clock   when  it  strikes 
two? 
School. — Love  God,  little  darling,  for  God  loves 
you. 

Teacher. — Tell  me  now  softly,  what  it  whispers  at 
three  ? 
School. — (/;/  whisper.)     Suffer  little  children  to 
come  unto  me. 

Teacher. — What  says  the  Good  Shepherd,  when 
the  clock  is  at  four  ? 
School. — Come,  gentle  lambs,  come  and  wander 
no  more. 

Teacher. — What  is  the  word,  when  the  clock  is  at 
five? 
School. — To  enter  the  straight  gate,  we  surely 
must  strive. 

Teacher. — What  says  it  at  six,  at  the  close  of  the 
day  ? 
School. — Our   life   is   so   short,  'twill   soon  pass 
away. 

Teacher. — What  is  the  message  when  the  clock  is 
at  seven  ? 
School. — Little  children  may  enter  the  kingdom 
of  heaven. 


168  HYMNAL    FOR 

Teacher. — What  is  the  warning  when  the  clock  is 
at  eight  ? 
School. — Seek  Jesus  early,  before  'tis  too  late. 

Teacher. — And  louder  still  louder,  what  says  it  at 
nine  ? 
School. — Give  me  my  son,  that  proud  heart  of 
thine. 

Teacher. — What  sweet  song  of  praise,  shall  we 
echo  at  ten  ? 
School. — Hosanna  in  the  highest,  hosanna.  Amen. 

Teacher. — What  chorus  of  praise,  shall  we  sing  at 
eleven  ? 
School. — Praise  be  to  the  Father,  the  Father  in 
heaven. 

Teacher. — And  last  of  the  hours,  what  says  it  at 
twelve  ? 


school  all  rise  and  repeat  iogether. 


'Tis  the  hour  of  midnight. 
From  darkness  arise  ; 

And  haste  thee,  O  sinner, 
Oh,  haste  to  be  wise. 


CLOSING  RECITATION. 


WITH  CLASPED  HANDS. 

As  the  hours  pass  swiftly  by, 

Help  us.  Lord,  to  look  to  Thee  ; 

So  that  we  our  days  may  spend 

In  serving  Thee,  the  children's  Friend. 


201. 


202. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  IfiO 


Lord,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray, 
(Hands  together  in  the  attitude  of  prayer.) 

Give  me  the  \rords  I  ought  to  say  ; 
(Touch  the  lips  with  the  hand.) 

For  I  am  young,  and  very  weak. 

And  know  not  how  I  ought  to  speak. 

The  words  of  prayer,  I've  often  said 

(Touch  lips  with  right  hand.) 
With  eyelids  closed  and  bowed  head, 

(Hands  on  the  eyes,  head  bowed.) 
But,  oh,  I'm  very  much  afraid 
That  with  my  heart  I've  never  prayed. 

(Right  hand  on  heart.) 

But  now,  O  God,  be  pleased  to  take 
Away  this  heart,  for  Jesus'  sake ; 

(Wave  the  hand  away  from  heart.) 
Oh,  give  me  one  that  loves  to  pray, 

(Hands  together  in  the  attitude  of  prayer.) 
And  read  the  Bible  every  day. 


'  Little  gentle  breath. 

Coming  and  going  away 
Who  keeps  you  coming,  coming 
By  night  as  well  as  by  day  ? 

*  Little  busy  heart, 

3  Beating,  beating  away, 
Who  keeps  you  beating,  beating 
By  night  as  well  as  by  day  ? 

*  God  moves  each  busy  heart, 

6  God  sends  each  gentle  breath  ; 
«  God  watches  us  night  and  day, 
'  And  keeps  us  safe  from  death. 


170  HYMNAL    FOR 

8  Little  merry  child, 

9  Sporting,  sporting  away, 
10  God  keeps  you  living,  breathing, 
By  night  as  well  as  by  day. 

Motions. — i.  Move  the  hand  back  and  forth  from  the  mouth. 
2.  Lay  right  hand  on  the  heart.  3.  Make  a  patting  motion 
with  the  hands  on  the  heart  to  imitate  its  beating.  4.  Raise 
right  hand  and  point  upward.  5.  Point  to  the  mouth.  6. 
Raise  both  hands.  7.  Fold  the  arms  together.  8.  Spread  out 
the  hands.  9.  Wave  the  hands.  10.  Right  hand  moving 
back  and  forth  from  the  mouth. 

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203. 

The  Lord  has  made  me,  yet  sometimes, 

(Point  upward.) 
I  greatly  wonder  why, 
He  should  have  formed  with  wondrous  skill, 
So  small  a  child  as  I. 
(Hands  on  shoulders.) 

My  head,  so  filled  with  wondrous  thoughts 

(Point  to  the  head.) 

My  eye  so  quick  and  keen, 

(Point  to  the  eye.) 
My  listening  ear,  my  speaking  tongue; 

(Point  to  the  ear.)  (Point  to  mouth.) 

How  marvelous  they  seem  ! 

My  havd  so  curiously  made 

(Hold  out  the  hand.) 

That  I  can  move  at  will ; 

(Move  hand  back  and  forth.) 
My  agile  limbs,  my  nimble  feet^ 

(Move  feet  alternately.) 

Are  wonders,  wonders  still. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  171 

The  pulses  quick  that  beat  and  beat, 
(Place  right  finger  on    left  wrist,  mark  the  beats  of  the 
pulse  with  finger.) 

And  never,  never  rest ; 
My  heart,  that  little  life  clock  there 

(Hand  on  heart.) 

That  ticketh  in  my  breast. 
(Move  hand  up  and  down — like  the  beating  of  heart.) 

O  what  am  I,  that  God  the  Lord 

(Raise  hand.) 

Should  form  a  child  like  me ; 

(Hand  on  breast.) 
So  humble  in  my  low  estate. 

So  great  and  glorious  He. 

(Both  hands  raised.) 

Let  me  devote  my  life  to  Thee, 

(Hand  on  breast.) 

My  Maker  and  my  God 
Oh,  take  me,  make  me  Thine  own  child, 

(Hold  out  both  hands.) 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


204. 

1  I've  two  little  hands  to  work  for  Jesus, 
2  One  little  tongue  His  praise  to  tell; 

3  Two  little  ears  to  hear  His  counsel, 
4  One  little  voice  a  song  to  swell. 

Chorus  : — 

9  Lord  we  come.  Lord  we  come. 

In  our  childhood's  early  morning, 
>o  Lord  we  come.  Lord  we  come, 
Come  to  learn  of  Thee. 


172  HYMNAL    FOR 

*  I've  two  little  feet  to  tread  the  pathway 

6  Up  to  the  heavenly  courts  above ; 
'Two  little  eyes  to  read  the  Bible, 
Telling  of  Jesus'  wond'rous  love. 

8  I've  one  little  heart  to  give  to  Jesus, 
One  little  soul  for  Him  to  save ; 
One  little  life  for  His  dear  service, 
One  little  self  that  He  must  have. 

Motions. — i.  Hold  out  hands.  2,  Point  to  tongue.  3. 
Touch  the  ears  4.  Point  to  mouth.  5.  Point  to  feet.  6. 
Point  up.  7.  Touch  eyes.  8.  Hand  on  heart.  9.  Spread 
hands.     10.  Spread  hands. 

Used  by  permission  of  D.  C.  Cook  Publishing  Co.,  owners  of 
the  copyright. 


205. 


Little  knees  should  lowly  bend 

(Kneel  with  clasped  hands.) 
At  the  time  of  prayer  ; 
Little  thoughts  to  heaven  ascend 

(Point  to  heaven,  and  rise.) 
To  our  Father  there. 

Little  hands  should  usefully 

(Hands  spread.) 
In  employment  move ; 
Little  feet  should  cheerfully 

'  (Point  to  the  feet.) 
Run  on  works  of  love. 

Little  tongues  should  speak  the  truth, 

(Point  to  the  tongue.) 
As  by  Scripture  taught ; 
Little  lips  should  ne'er  be  loth 

(Point  to  the  lips.) 
To  confess  a  fault. 


206. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  173 

Little  ears  should  listen  to 

(Point  to  the  ears.) 
All  the  Bible  says ; 
Little  bosoms  throb  to  do 

(Cross  hands  on  bosom.) 
What  the  Lord  will  please. 

Little  spirits  should  be  glad 

Jesus  died  to  save ; 

(Spread  out  the  hands.) 
Oh,  how  cold  and  dark  and  sad 

Else  would  be  the  grave  ! 

Little  children  sinners  are ; 

But  the  Saviour  says 
All  that  seek  Him  now  by  prayer 

(Bow  the  head  and  clasp  hands  together.) 

Shall  obtain  His  grace. 

Little  infants  dying  go 

(Raise  the  hands.) 
To  the  world  above  ; 
And  our  souls  shall  join  them  too, 

(Clasp  hands  over  the  breast,  and  look  up.) 
If  we  Jesus  lore. 


I  We'll  all  stand  up  together, 
2  And  ask  God's  blessing  here ; 
To  rest  on  ev'ry  scholar, 
And  on  our  teacher  dear. 

3  Oh  take  our  hearts,  dear  Saviour, 
And  wash  them  with  Thy  blood: 
Help  us,  as  we  walk  through  life, 
*  To  keep  God's  holy  word. 


174  HYMNAL    FOR 

5  Dear  Father,  take  our  bodies 

And  keep  them  undefiled  ; 

6  In  praise  let  us  sing  to  Thee, 

'  For  Thou  dost  love  each  child. 

8  We'll  look  straight  at  our  teacher, 
And  help  her  all  we  can ; 
By  learning  well  the  precious  word 
9  That  God  has  given  to  man. 

10  Now  we  will  all  be  seated, 
11  Our  hands  together  fold ; 
We'll  all  try  to  remember, 
To  do  as  we  are  told. 

Motions — i.  Rise.  2.  Hands  as  in  prayer.  3.  Hand  on 
heart.  4.  Point  up.  5.  Hands  on  chest.  6.  Point  up.  7. 
Hand  on  chest.  8.  Look  at  teacher.  9.  Point  up.  10.  Sit 
down.     II.  Fold  hands. 


207. 

1  Rise  up,  rise  up  so  promptly, 
Rise  up,  rise  up  so  promptly. 
Rise  up,  rise  up  so  promptly, 

2  And  fold  your  arms  like  me,  like  me. 

3  Wave  your  hands,  wave  your  hands  so  gently,  etc. 
*  And  fold  your  arms  like  me,  like  me. 

6  Clap  your  hands,  clap  your  hands  so  brightly,  etc. 
6  And  fold  your  arms  like  me,  like  me. 

'  Roll  your  hands,  roll  your  hands  so  softly,  etc. 
8  And  fold  your  arms  like  me,  like  me. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  176 

9  Sit  down,  sit  down  so  quietly,  etc. 
JO  And  fold  your  arms  like  me,  like  me. 

11  Do  not  speak,  do  not  speak  in  schooltirae,  etc. 

12  And  fold  your  arms  like  me,  like  me. 

Motions. — i.  Rise.  2,  Fold  arms.  3.  Wave  hands.  4. 
Fold  arms.  5.  Clap  hands.  6.  Fold  arms.  7.  Roll  hands. 
8.  Fold  arms.  9.  Sit  down.  10.  Fold  arms.  11.  Point  to  the 
lips.     12.  Fold  arms. 


208. 

I. — "  He  shall  build  a  house  for  my  name." — 2 
Sam.  7:13. 

2. — "  Therefore  now  let  it  please  thee  to  bless  the 
house  of  thy  servant,  .  .  .  and  with  thy  blessing  let 
the  house  of  thy  servant  be  blessed  forever." — 2 
Sam.  7  :  29. 

(Here  place  the  foundation.) 

3. — "  The  foundation  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  was 
laid." — Ezra  3:11. 

4. — "  For  other  foundation  can  no  man  lay  than 
that  is  laid,  which  is  Jesus  Christ." — i  Cor.  3:11. 

5. — "  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief  corner 
stone.*' — Eph.  2  :  20. 

(Here  build  the  walls.) 

6. — "  Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion : 
build  thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem." — Ps.  51 :  18. 
(Here  place  the  door.) 

7. — "  I  am  the  door  :  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in, 
he  shall  be  saved." — John  10  :  9. 


176  HYMNAL    FOR 

8. — "  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  courts  with  praise." — Ps.  lOO  :4. 

(Here  place  the  pillars.) 

9. — "  And  he  reared  up  the  pillars  before  the 
temple,  one  on  the  right  hand  and  the  other  on  the 
left." — 2  Chron.  3  :  17. 

10. — "  Him  that  overcometh  will  I  make  a  pillar 
in  the  temple  of  my  God." — Rev.  3:  12. 

II. — "  I  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house 
of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness." 
— Ps.  84^  10. 

(Here  plaee  the  tower.) 

12. — "The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a  strong  tower; 
the  righteous  runneth  into  it,  and  is  safe." — Prov. 
18:  10. 

13. — "  Looking  unto  Jesus  the  author  and  finisher 
of  oiir  faith  ;  who  ...  is  set  down  at  the  right  hand 
of  the  throne  of  God." — Hebrew  12:2. 

*  (Have  a  miniature  church,  to  be  put  together  in  parts  ;  the 
texts  are  to  be  repeated  as  each  part  is  laid.) 

(^Sing  the  hymn  at  the  close  of  the  building.) 


209. 

The  church  of  God  through  ages  past, 

Has  grown  by  work  and  prayer. 
And  children  should  not  be  the  last 

To  take  their  offerings  there. 
Though  small  "  church  builders  "  few  and  weak. 

Our  efforts  may  be  seen. 
By  here  a  brick  and  there  a  brick. 

With  earnest  prayers  between. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  177 

God  never  calls  a  child  to  do 

The  work  He  gives  a  man ; 
He  says,  My  grace  will  see  you  through, 

If  you  do  what  you  can. 
So,  step  by  step,  the  church  of  God 

Will  rise  to  heights  serene, 
If  here  a  brick  and  there  a  brick, 

With  earnest  prayers  between. 

But  we,  ourselves,  are  temples  too, 

Wherein  God's  spirit  dwells  ; 
So  lay  foundations  firm  and  true. 

Just  as  the  Bible  tells. 
God's  measuring  rod  of  righteousness 

Will  make  the  walls  four-square. 
Then  here  a  brick  and  there  a  brick. 

And  in  between,  a  prayer. 


210. 

J  'Tis  in  the  Bible  that  we  read, 
A  sower  went  forth  to  sow  his  seed; 
He  flung  it  broadcast  over  the  land 
With  liberal  heart  and  open  hand. 

Chorus  :— 

We  are  sowing  the  gospel  seed, 

(Imitate  sowing  seed.) 
On  which  the  hungry  soul  may  feed ! 
Let  us  do  it  with  cheerful  hand, 
We  little  lambs  of  Jesus'  band. 

*And  as  he  sowed  some  fell  by  the  way 
3  On  the  hard,  cold  ground  and  there  it  lay ; 
*The  people  trod  it  under  their  feet, 
*And  birds  of  the  air,  the  seed  did  eat. 
12 


178  HYMNAL   FOR 

6  Some  seed  on  stony  ground  was  flung, 
'  And  very  soon  it  upward  sprung ; 
So  little  earth  was  where  it  lay 

8  That,  when  the  sun  rose,  it  withered  away. 

Some  seed  among  the  thorns  did  fall, 

9  Which  grew  up  too,  and  choked  it  all ; 
No  truth  with  God  will  e'er  be  found. 
When  thorns  and  weeds  infest  the  ground. 

And  other  seed  on  good  ground  fell, 

10  The  sun  and  rain,  the  seed  did  swell ; 

11  Firm  rooted  too,  first  blade,  then  ear, 
A  hundredfold  for  God  did  bear. 

12  Now,  let  each  one  that  hath  an  ear. 
Lend  it  to  Christ,  and  for  Him  hear — 

13  In  each  heart  may  God's  word  take  root, 

1*  Tongue,  is  hands  and  i^  feet,  for  Him  bear  fruit. 

Motions. — i.  Imitate  the  sowing  of  seed.  2.  Sow  seed. 
3.  Point  to  ground.  4.  Move  feet  up  and  down.  5.  Spread 
the  hands  like  wings,  6.  Sow  seed,  7,  Raise  the  hands.  8. 
Raise  the  hands  with  fingers  touching,  and  spread  apart  over 
the  head.  9.  Clasp  the  hands  one  over  the  other,  10.  Raise 
the  hands,  then  lower  for  the  rain.  11.  Begin  low  with  one 
finger  then  hands — then  raise  both  hands.  12,  Point  to  the 
ear.  13.  Hand  over  heart  and  point  above,  14.  Point  to 
tongue.     15.  Spread  hands.     16.  Point  to  feet. 


211. 


Begin  the  day  with  God, 

(Kneel.) 
Kneel  down  to  Him  in  prayer; 
Lift  up  thy  heart  to  His  abode. 
And  seek  His  love  to  share. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  179 

Open  the  Book  of  God 

(Spread  the  hands  like  an  open  book.) 
And  read  a  portion  there, 
That  it  may  hallow  all  thy  thoughts, 
And  sweeten  all  thy  care. 


Go  through  the  day  with  God : 

(Cross  hands  on  bosom.) 

Whate'er  thy  work  may  be ; 
Where'er  thou  art,  at  home,  abroad, 

He  still  is  near  to  thee. 


Conclude  the  day  with  God : 

(Clasp  hands  as  in  prayer.) 

Thy  sins  to  Him  confess ; 
Trust  in  the  Lord's  atoning  blood 

And  plead  His  righteousness. 


Lie  down  at  night  with  God, 

(Lean  head  on  hand  and  close  the  eyes.) 
Who  gives  His  servants  sleep ; 
And  when  thou  tread'st  the  vale  of  death 
He  will  thee  guard  and  keep. 

(Clasp  hands  on  the  heart.) 


"  My  voice  shall  Thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O 
Lord ;  in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto 
Thee  and  will  look  up." — Ps.  5  :3. 
(Look  up.) 

"Commit  thy  way  unto   the   Lord;   trust  also  in 
Him  ;  and  He  shall  bring  it  to  pass." — Ps.  37  :  5. 
(Spread  hands  toward  God,  then  clasp  hands.) 


180  HYMNAL   FOR 

212. 

1.  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary  and  bless 
the  Lord. 

(Hands  raised.) 

2.  O  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people. 

(Clap  hands.) 

3.  Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart. 

(Cross  hands  on  breast.) 

4.  Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord. 

(Rise.) 

5.  His  banner  over  us  is  love. 

(Join  tips  of  fingers  over  the  head.) 

6.  Happy  is  the  man  that  tindeth  wisdom. 

(Hands  at  the  side.) 

7.  Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand. 

(Right  hand  extended.) 

8.  And  in  her  left  hand  riches  and  honor. 

(Left  hand  extended.) 

9.  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her 
paths  are  peace. 

(Clap  hands  three  times.) 

10.  Him  that  overcometh  will  I  grant  to  sit  with 
me  in  my  throne. 


213. 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner. 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 

To  their  homes  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And,  with  hearts  united. 

Take  our  heavenward  way. 

Chorus  : — Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 
Pointing  to  the  sky. 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  homes  on  high. 


PRIMARY   CLASSES. 

Jesus,  Lord  and  Master, 

At  thy  sacred  feet, 
Here  with  hearts  rejoicing 

See  Thy  children  meet; 
Often  we  have  left  Thee, 

Often  gone  astray ; 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 

All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go ; 
Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  ev'ry  foe : 
Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower, 
Pardon  Thou  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 


214. 

Now  who  are  these,  whose  little  feet 

Are  marching  bravely  on, 
With  faces  bright,  with  cheerful  hearts, 

And  voices  raised  in  song  ? 
These  are  the  children  of  the  King, 

And  walking  in  His  way  ; 
They're  journeying  in  the  narrow  path, 

To  realms  of  endless  day. 

What  is  the  song  these  children  sing 

With  voices  sweet  and  clear, 
That  gives  the  weary  traveler  hope. 

And  angels  bend  to  hear  ? 
It  is  a  hymn  of  humble  praise. 

To  God  the  Father  given  ; 
Of  trust  in  Him  who  shows  the  road, 

That  leads  them  on  to  Heaven. 


182  HYMNAL  FOR 

Who  is  the  Captain  of  this  band, 

Who  makes  their  pathway  bright  ? 
He  guides  their  steps,  He  clears  their  way, 

And  makes  their  burdens  light. 
'Tis  Jesus  Christ,  the  children's  friend. 

Who  saved  them  by  his  love; 
He  died  for  them  that  they  might  share 

His  home  in  Heaven  above. 


215. 

We  are  marching  to  the  river, 

'Tis  almost  in  sight ! 
With  the  loved  and  blest  forever, 

We  shall  walk  in  light ! 
We  can  almost  hear  the  flowing 

Of  that  rushing  tide  ! 
To  the  Land  of  love  we're  going, 

Where  our  hopes  abide  ! 

Cho. — We  are  marching  to  the  river, 
'Tis  almost  in  sight ! 
Just  across,  we'll  meet  the  angels 
Robed  in  spotless  white  ! 

Loving  ones  will  come  to  meet  us, 

On  the  further  shore  ! 
Gentle  voices  there  will  greet  us. 

And  we'll  weep  no  more  ! 
Step  by  step,  that  shore  we're  nearing. 

And  the  Saviour's  hand 
Leads  us  onward,  never  fearing, 

To  the  Better  Land  ! 

Used  by  permission  of  Hamilton  S.  Gordon,  owner  of  copy- 
right. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES,  183 

216. 

We  are  little  travelers, 

Marching,  marching, 
We  are  little  travelers, 

Marching  on ; 
Walking  in  the  narrow  way, 
Shunning  paths  that  lead  astray, 
We  are  little  travelers, 

Marching  on. 

We  are  little  laborers. 

Working,  working. 
We  are  little  laborers, 

Working  on ; 
Never  idling  time  away. 
Busy  working  ev'ry  day. 
We  are  little  laborers, 

Working  on. 

We  are  little  soldiers, 

Fighting,  fighting. 
We  are  little  soldiers. 

Fighting  on ; 
Warring  'gainst  the  power  of  sin. 
Foes  without  and  foes  within. 
We  are  little  soldiers. 

Fighting  on. 

We  are  little  pilgrims. 

Hoping,  he-  mg, 
We  are  little  i^ilgrims. 

Hoping  on ; 
For  a  country  better  far, 
Where  our  crown  and  kingdom  are, 
We  are  little  pilgrims. 

Hoping  on. 
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184  HYMNAL  FOR 

217. 

Sound  the  battle  cry ! 
See !  the  foe  is  nigh ; 
Raise  the  standard  high 

For  the  Lord  ; 
Gird  your  armor  on, 
Stand  firm  ev'ry  one  ; 
Rest  your  cause  upon 

His  holy  word. 

Chorus  : — 

Rouse  then,  soldiers !  rally  round  the  banner  ! 

Ready,  steady,  pass  the  word  along ; 
Onward,  forward,  shout  aloud  hosannah  ! 

Christ  is  Captain  of  the  mighty  throng. 


Strong  to  meet  the  foe. 
Marching  on  we  go, 
While  our  cause  we  know 

Must  prevail ; 
Shield  and  banner  bright 
Gleaming  in  the  light ; 
Battling  for  the  right 

We  ne'er  can  fail. 


Oh  !  Thou  God  of  all. 
Hear  us  when  we  call ; 
Help  us  one  and  all 

By  Thy  grace ; 
When  the  battle's  done, 
And  the  victory  won. 
May  we  wear  the  crown 

Before  Thy  face. 
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PRIMARY  CLASSES.  185 

218. 

I  AM  a  little  soldier, 

And  not  yet  very  old ; 
I  mean  to  fight  for  Jesus, 

And  wear  a  crown  of  gold ; 
I  know  He  makes  me  happy, 

And  loves  me  all  the  day ; 
I'll  be  His  little  soldier, 

The  Bible  says  I  may. 

I  love  my  precious  Saviour, 

Because  He  died  for  me, 
And  if  I  did  not  serve  Him, 

How  sinful  I  would  be; 
He  gives  me  ev'ry  comfort, 

And  hears  me  when  I  pray; 
I  want  to  live  for  Jesus, 

The  Bible  says  I  may. 

I  now  can  do  a  little. 

But  when  I  older  grow, 
I'll  try  to  do  for  Jesus 

The  greatest  good  I  know  ; 
God  help  and  keep  me  faithful 

In  all  I  do  and  say ; 
I  want  to  live  a  Christian, 

The  Bible  says  I  may. 
From  Infant  Praises  by  per.  of  John  J.  Hood. 


219. 

Though  I  am  a  little  child, 
We  never  are  too  small 

To  work  for  Him  who  teaches  us. 
He  died  to  save  us  all : 


186  HYMNAL  FOR 

Scholars,  friends,  and  teachers  dear, 
Serve  the  Lord  with  love  and  fear, 

Then  we'll  meet  to  sing  His  praise 
In  heaven,  our  promised  home. 


Chorus  : — March  on,  march  on, 
Scholars,  ev'ry  one, 
Toil  on,  strive  on. 
Till  the  victory's  won, 
Never  lay  our  weapons  down, 
Till  we've  won  the  victor's  crown, 
Then  we'll  meet  to  sing  His  praise 
In  heaven,  our  promised  home. 


Little  hearts  and  little  hands 

May  find  some  work  to  do. 
Little  prayers  be  heard  in  heaven, 

And  answered  sometimes  too ; 
Do  not  be  discouraged  then, 

Jesus  is  the  children's  friend. 
And  will  meet  us  at  the  gate 

Of  heaven,  our  promised  home. 


Little  lips  may  always  utter 

Songs  of  love  and  praise. 
Little  feet  may  learn  to  tread 

The  path  to  endless  days; 
Gentle  Saviour  hear  my  prayer. 

Keep  my  heart  from  ev'ry  snare, 
Meet  us,  greet  us,  over  there. 

In  heaven,  our  promised  horae. 


220. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  187 


Keeping  step  with  Jesus, 

Though  the  way  be  long ; 
We  ne'er  miss  the  pathway, 

We  can  ne'er  go  wrong. 
Keeping  step  with  Jesus, 

Straining  ev'ry  limb ; 
Onward,  ever  onward, 

Keeping  step  with  Him. 

Keeping  step  with  Jesus, 

Even  in  the  dark  ; 
We  can  hear  His  footsteps, 

Though  unseen  its  mark. 
Though  we  walk  in  shadow, 

Treading  pathways  new ; 
Marking  time  with  Jesus, 

Step  we  ever  true. 

Keeping  step  with  Jesus, 

Nothing  can  alarm ; 
Foes  will  never  hurt  us, 

Naught  will  do  us  harm'. 
Walking  close  beside  Him, 

His  strong  arm  our  stay ; 
Oh,  how  safe  the  journey 

O'er  an  untried  way  ! 

Keeping  step  with  Jesus, 

Never  on  before ; 
Brighter  grows  the  pathway, 

Shining  more  and  more. 
Till  by  living  fountains. 

Bathed  in  heaven's  light ; 
W^e  through  fields  of  glory 

Walk  with  Him  in  white. 


188  HYMNAL  FOR 

221. 

In  days  of  old  when  Christ  the  Lord 

Among  His  people  dwelt, 
To  little  ones  He  often  showed 

The  love  for  them  He  felt ; 
Close  to  His  side  the  children  pressed, 

He  turned  away  not  one ; 
"  In  these,  and  such  as  these,"  He  said, 

"  My  kingdom  is  begun." 


Chorus  : — 

Hosanna !  hosanna ! 
Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 


One  day  unto  His  Father's  house 

With  troubled  heart  He  came, 
His  hour  of  trial  now  drew  near. 

And  near  the  death  of  shame  ; 
More  fqes  than  friends  about  Him  stood, 

He  heard  no  word  of  cheer, 
When  lo !  from  children's  lips  arose 

An  anthem  sweet  and  clear. 


A  smile  lit  up  the  Saviour's  face, 

He  called  it  perfect  praise, 
That  thus  on  shadow  of  the  cross, 

Threw  sunny  hope's  bright  rays; 
Like  children  of  that  olden  time 

We,  too,  hosanna  sing, 
For  in  this  temple  man  has  made. 

Waits,  though  unseen,  our  King ! 


PRIMARY  CLASSES. 


I  AM  singing,  singing, 

Singing  all  day  long ; 
Through  my  heart  is  ringing 

One  unceasing  song. 
Glory  be  to  Jesus  ! 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 
By  whose  blood  so  precious, 

Clean  and  whole  I  am. 


Chorus  : — I  am  singing,  singing, 
Singing  all  day  long ; 
Through  my  heart  is  ringing 
One  unceasing  song. 


When  at  early  morning 

From  my  bed  I  spring, 
When  the  shadowy  evening 

Folds  me  in  its  wing. 
W^hile  I'm  at  my  study. 

While  I'm  at  my  play, 
Sings  my  heart  of  Jesus, 

Through  the  livelong  day. 


Yes,  I'll  sing  of  Jesus, 

And  His  tender  love  ; 
Till  I  stand  before  Him, 

In  the  courts  above. 
Then  I'll  join  the  chorus 

Of  the  heavenly  throng. 
While  the  angels  listen 

To  the  grand  new  song. 


190  HYMNAL   FOR 

223. 

Here  are  joyous  faces, 

Making  all  things  gay  ; 
Marking  with  our  gladness, 

This  bright,  happy  day. 
Send  your  voices  upward, 

Praise  your  gracious  King; 
Raise  the  roof  with  anthems, 

Make  the  heavens  ring. 

Chorus  :— (In  unison.) 

Bring  the  humblest  offering, 

Lay  it  at  His  feet ; 
Self  and  all  we  have  for  Christ, 

Sacrifice  complete. 

Here  we're  taught  the  Scriptures, 

Here  we  learn  the  way 
Up  to  God  the  Father, 

Nearer  day  by  day. 
Jesus  ever  faithful, 

Tells  us  :  Follow  me, 
I  will  lead  you  safely, 

Through  eternity. 


224. 

Lift  up  your  faces  o'er  hill  and  vale, 
Ye  lilies  in  beauty  waving  ; 

Ye  streams  that  flow,  sing  soft  and  low, 
Your  sunny  flower  banks  laving. 

Refrain  : — 

Let  all  things  beautiful  praise  the  Lord, 

Let  children's  voices  praise  Him  : 
We'll  join  in  the  song  of  the  angel  throng, 

Forever  praise  the  Lord. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  191 

Lift  up  your  faces  o'er  hill  and  vale, 
O'er  meadows  and  valleys  blooming; 

The  lilies  feet  are  fair  and  sweet, 
The  soft  wind's  breath  perfuming. 
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225. 

On  this  happy  day  we  gather, 

'Mid  the  sunshine  and  the  flowers, 
All  around  us  joy  and  blessings. 

Fall  like  soft  refreshing  showers ; 
Our  young  hearts  are  full  of  gladness, 

Our  young  lips  are  full  of  praise, 
We  have  come  to  thank  Thee,  Father, 

For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days. 

For  this  Christian  land  we  praise  Thee, 

Stretching  out  to  East  and  West ; 
For  the  precious  open  Bible, 

For  the  holy  Sabbath  rest ; 
And  for  all  the  many  mercies 

Thou  dost  shower  upon  us  here, 
For  the  light  of  Thy  love  ever 

Brmgeth  us  to  Thee  more  near. 

And  for  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour, 

Better  than  all  gifts  beside. 
For  the  blessed  Holy  Spirit 

Sent  our  timid  steps  to  guide ; 
Thanks  for  all,  dear  Lord,  we  bring  Thee, 

As  we  gather  here  to-day, 
And  may  ev'ry  one  departing, 

Some  sweet  blessings  bear  away. 


192  HYMNAL  FOR 

226. 

A  LITTLE  song  for  Jesus, 

Awake  and  sing,  my  soul, 
A  gladsome  song  for  Jesus, 

Whose  blood  has  made  thee  whole : 
Sing  of  the  healing  fountain, 

In  loud  and  lofty  strain, 
Till  ev'ry  listening  mountain 

Shall  echo  the  refrain. 

A  little  song  for  Jesus, 

In  simple  words  and  plain, 
Borne  on  the  passing  breezes. 

Some  listless  ear  may  gain ; 
May  reach  some  dull  soul  sleeping. 

As  wafted  seed,  the  mould. 
And  at  the  time  of  reaping, 

May  yield  an  hundredfold. 

A  little  song  for  Jesus, 

Winged  with  a  silent  prayer. 
The  broken  spirit  eases 

Of  more  than  half  its  care ; 
And  leaden  skies  grow  clearer, 

And  lighter  leans  the  load. 
When  souls  are  lifted  nearer, 

By  holy  song,  to  God. 

A  little  song  for  Jesus, 

Thy  gladdest,  noblest  lay. 
Lift  up,  my  soul,  for  Jesus 

Who  bore  thy  sins  away ; 
Lift  up  o'er  rock  and  river. 

O'er  land  and  foaming  tide, 
And  be  the  glory  ever 

Unto  the  Christ  that  died. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  193 

227. 

Glory,  glory,  hallelujah  ! 

Thus,  O  Lord,  to  Thee  we  sing, 
To  this  temple  of  Thy  service, 

We  our  loving  tribute  bring. 

Cho. — Praise  Him,  praise  Him,  Prince  of  Glory  ! 
To  Him  now,  our  anthem  sing, 
Jesus  reigns,  and  lives  forever, 

We'  will  crown  Him  Lord  and  King. 

On  this  blessed,  holy  Sabbath, 
In  Thy  house,  how  glad  are  we, 

May  our  hearts  be  pure  in  worship, 
May  we  give  ourselves  to  Thee. 

Saviour,  help  us,  take  us,  keep  us, 
From  all  sin  and  sorrow  free. 

Fold  Thy  loving  arms  around  us, 
May  we  Thy  dear  children  be. 

And  at  last,  when  life  is  ended, 
Take  us  to  Thy  home  above. 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  so  happy 
In  Thine  everlasting  love. 


228. 

Jesus  invites  you,  oh,  do  not  delay. 
Come  closer  to  Him,  He  wants  you  to  stay ; 
Though  you  are  helpless,  so  weary  and  sad, 
Jesus  will  save  you,  and  make  your  heart  glad. 

Chorus  : — 

Jesus  is  calling,  Jesus  is  calling. 
Don't  keep  Him  waiting.  His  love  is  so  true; 
Jesus  is  calling,  the  night  is  falling, 
Jesus  is  calling,  because  He  loves  you. 
13 


194  HYMNAL  FOR 

We  know  that  Jesus  is  willing  to  bless, 

All  who  are  weary  at  heart,  and  distressed*, 

Keeping  us  ever  in  His  gracious  care, 

Do  not  turn  from  Him,  for  He's  waiting  there- 

How  can  we  thank  Him  for  all  His  great  love  ? 
Morning  and  eve  let  your  prayers  reach  above ; 
Knowing  that  Jesus  has  said  unto  thee, 
"Suffer  the  children  to  come  unto  Me." 


229, 


230. 


On  this  our  glad  birthday, 

Dear  Jesus,  we  sing. 
And  praise  Thee  and  bless  Thee, 

Our  Saviour  and  King ; 
Our  gifts  now  we  bring  Thee, 

With  thanks  for  Thy  care. 
And  pray  for  Thy  blessing 

Through  each  coming  year. 

Kind  Shepherd,  keep  all  in 

The  fold  of  Thy  love. 
Let  none  of  us  wander, 

And  from  Thee  remove ; 
May  ev'ry  one's  birthday 

A  better  child  see. 
Who  grows  more  and  more.  Lord, 

In  likeness  to  Thee. 


I  LOVE  to  hear  the  story 
Which  angel  voices  tell, 

How  once  the  King  of  Glory 
Came  down  on  earth  to  dwell. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  195 

I  am  both  weak  and  sinful, 

But  this  I  surely  know, 
The  Lord  came  down  to  save  me, 

Because  he  loved  me  so. 

I'm  glad  my  blessed  Saviour 

Was  once  a  child  like  me, 
To  show  how  pure  and  holy 

His  little  ones  might  be; 
And  if  I  try  to  follow 

His  footsteps  here  below. 
He  never  will  forget  me, 

Because  He  loved  me  so. 

To  sing  His  love  and  mercy 

My  sweetest  songs  I'll  raise, 
And  though  I  cannot  see  Him, 

I  know  He  hears  my  praise ; 
For  He  has  kindly  promised 

That  I  shall  surely  go 
To  sing  among  His  angels. 

Because  He  loved  me  so. 


231. 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again ! — 
By  His  counsels  guide,  uphold  you. 
With  His  sheep  securely  fold  you; 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again ! 

Chorus  :— 

Till  we  meet !  Till  we  meet ! 
Till  we  meet  at  Jesus'  feet; 
Till  we  meet !  Till  we  meet ! 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  ! 


196  HYMNAL  FOR 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again  ! — 
'Neath  His  wings  protecting  hide  you, 
Daily  manna  still  divide  you ; 
God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again ! 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again ! — 

Keep  love's  banner  floating  o'er  you, 

Smite  death's  threatening  wave  before  you  ; 

God  be  with  you  till  we  meet  again ! 

Used  by  arrangement  with  Rev.  J.  E.  Rankin,  owner  of  the 
copyright. 


232. 

A. — "  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek,  and 
ye  shall  find;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto 
you." — Matt.  7  :  7. 


B. — "Behold    the    Lamb   of  God,  which    taketh 
away  the  sin  of  the  world  !  " — John  i  :  29. 


C. — "  Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord: 
for  this  is  right." — Eph.  6:  i. 


D. — "  Draw  nigh  to  God,  and  he  will  draw  nigh 
to  you," — James  4:8. 


E. — "  Even  a  child  is  known  by  his  doings, 
whether  his  work  be  pure,  and  whether  ii  be  right." 
— Prov.  20  :  II. 


F. — "  Freely   ye  have    received,   freely   give." — 
Matt.  10:8. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  197 

G. — "  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his 
only  begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life." — John 
3:16. 


H. — "  Him  that  cometh  to  me  I  will  in  no  wise  cast 
out." — John  6:  37. 


I. — "  I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will 
say  unto  him.  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven, 
and  before  thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called 
thy  son." — Luke  15  :  18,  19. 


J. — "  Judge  not,  that  ye  be  not  judged." — Matt. 
7:1. 


K. — "  Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence  ;  for  out 
of  it  are  the  issues  of  life. — Prov.  4  :  23. 


L. — "  Lying  lips  are  abomination  to  the  Lord." — 
Prov.  12  :  22. 


M. — "  My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou 
not." — Prov.  i  :  10. 


N. — "  Now  is  the  accepted  time ;  behold,  now  is 
the  day  of  salvation." — 2  Cor.  6:2. 


O. — "  Open  thou  mine  eyes,  that  I  may  behold 
wondrous  things  out  of  thy  law." — Ps.  119  :  18. 


P. — "  Pray  without  ceasing." — I  Thess.  5:17. 
Q.— '« Quench  not  the  Spirit."—!  Thess.  5  :  19. 


198  HYMNAL  FOB 

R. — "  Resist  the  devil,  and  he  will  flee  from  you.' 
— James  4:7. 


S. — "  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me, 
and  forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
God," — Mark  10  :  14. 


T. — "  Thou  God  seest  me." — Gen.  16 :  13. 

U. — "  Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the 
darkness." — Ps.  112:4. 


V. — "  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Whatsoever 
ye  shall  ask  the  Father  in  my  name,  he  will  give  ii 
you." — John  16  :  23. 


"W.  (Golden  Rule.) — "  Whatsoever  ye  would 
that  men  should  do  to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them." 
— Matt.  7:12. 


Y. — "Ye  must  be  born  again." — John  3  :  7. 


Z. — "  Zion  shall  be  redeemed  with  judgment, 
and  her  converts  with  righteousness." — Isaiah 
1:27. 


233. 

I. — «  Watch." — Mark  13 :  37. 

2. — "  Follow  me." — John  21  :  19. 

3. — "  Come  unto  me." — Matt,  ii  :  28. 

4. — "  Christ  died  for  us." — Rom.  5  :  8. 

5. — "  Ye  must  be  born  again," — John  3:7. 
.    6. — "  Lo,  I  am  with  you  alway." — Matt,  28  :  20, 

7. — "  What    must   I   do   to   be   saved  ?  " — Acts. 
16 :  30. 


PRIMARY  CLAS8ES.  199 

8, — "  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you." — John 
14:2. 

9. — "  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save 
sinners." — i  Tim.  i  :  15. 

10. — "  What  shall  a  man  give  in  exchange  for  his 
soul." — Mark  8  :  37. 

II.—"  Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou 
shalt  be  saved." — Acts  16  :  31. 

12. — "  The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  cleanseth 
us  from  all  sin." — i  John  1:7. 


234. 

Abide  with  me  :  fast  falls  the  eventide  ; 
The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with  me  abide; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me. 

Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away, 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

0  Thou  Who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

1  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour ; 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power  ? 
Who  like  Thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless  : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting  ?  where,  grave,  thy  victory  ? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes  ; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies ; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows 

flee; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 


200  HYMNAL  FOB 

235. 

We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save  ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave ; 
And  in  our  hour  of  danger. 

We'll  trust  His  love  alone, 
Who  once  slept  in  a  manger. 

And  now  sits  on  the  throne. 

Then  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

While  yet  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  hope  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Throughout  eternal  day ; 
For  those  who  here  confess  Him, 

He  will  in  heaven  confess; 
And  faithful  hearts  that  bless  Him, 

He  will  forever  bless. 


236, 


Glory  to  the  Father  give, 
God,  in  whom  we  move  and  live  ; 
Children's  prayers  He  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  His  ear. 
Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring, 
Christ,  our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain 
To  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain. 


Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
He  reclaims  the  sinner  lost ; 
Children's  minds  may  He  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  fire. 


237. 


PRIMARY  CLASSES.  201 

Glory  in  the  highest  be 

To  the  blessed  Trinity, 

For  the  gospel  from  above, 

For  the  word  that  "  God  is  love. " 


I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father, 

Maker  of  heaven  and  earth : 
The  Creator,  in  whose  image 

Man  was  made  to  rule  the  earth. 
He  made  the  moon,  the  stars,  and  sun 

And  gave  us  night  and  day. 
"  Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven," — 

'Tis  thus  to  Him  I  pray. 


And  Jesus  Christ,  His  only  Son, 

Who,  of  a  virgin  born, 
Came  down  to  earth  my  life  to  save 

By  giving  up  His  own. 
I  believe  in  Him,  my  Saviour, 

My  Lord,  the  crucified; 
To  take  away  my  sins  He  came 

And  suffered,  bled  and  died. 


I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost — 

God's  Spirit  sent  in  love. 
By  whom  I  must  be  born  again — 

To  reach  my  home  above. 
May  honor,  praise  and  glory,  rise 

From  all  below  the  sky. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost — 

The  Triune  God  on  high ! 


202  HYMNAL  FOR 

238. 

Glory,  glory  to  the  Father, 

Who,  with  tender  care, 
Watches  ahvay  o'er  His  children, 

Welcoming  their  praise  and  prayer. 

Cho. — Lifting  up  our  voices. 

Lord  we  worship  Thee, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Ever  blessed  Trinity. 

Glory,  glory  be  to  Jesus, 
Saviour,  brother,  friend — 

We  would  love  and  serve  Thee  truly. 
For  the  love  that  knows  no  end. 

Glory  to  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Fellowship  Divine. 
Come  and  dwell  in  us,  we  pray  Thee, 

In  our  hearts  forever  shine. 


HAHHAL  FOR  PRIMARY  SDNDAY-SCHOOLS. 

BEING 

SCRIPTURE  LESSONS 

FOR  YOUNG  SCHOLARS. 


Hymn. — Holy  Bible,  book  divine.     Page  5. 

Question  i.  What  book  should  children  study 
the  most,  and  love  the  best  f 

Ansioer  to  Question  i.  The  holy  Scriptures,  which 
are  able  to  make  thee  wise  unto  salvation  through 
faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus.     2  Timothy  3:15. 

Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart,  that  I  might 
not  sin  against  thee.     Psalm  119:  11. 

Hymn. — Oh,  send  forth  the  Bible,  more  precious  than  gold! 
Page  108, 

Q.  2.     What  does  the  Bible  tell  us  about  God  ? 

A.  He  is  wise  in  heart,  and  mighty  in  strength. 
Job  9:4. 

Can  any  hide  himself  in  secret  places  that  I  shall 
not  see  him  ?  saith  the  Lord.  Do  not  I  fill  heaven 
and  earth  ?  said  the  Lord.     Jeremiah  23  :  24. 

Hyynn.— Almighty  God,  thy  piercing  eye.     Page  84. 

Q.  3.     Who  made  all  things  ? 
A.     In  the  beginning  God  created  the  heaven  and 
the  earth.     Genesis  i :  i. 

Hymn. — It  is  God's  mercy  gives  us.     Page  11. 

(203) 


204  MANUAL    FOR 

Q.  4.     Of  what  did  God  make  man  ? 

A.  The  Lord  God  formed  man  of  the  dust  of 
the  ground,  and  breathed  into  his  nostrils  the  breath 
of  life  ;  and  man  became  a  living  soul.     Genesis  2  :  7. 

Q.  5.     In  whose  image  did  God  make  man  ? 
A.     God  created  man  in  his  own  image,  in  the 
image  of  God  created  he  him.     Genesis  i  :  27. 

Hymn.— I  sing  the  mighty  power  of  God.     Page  11. 

Q.  6.  If  God  created  man  holy^  how  did  man  be- 
come a  sinner  ? 

A.  The  serpent  beguiled  Eve  through  his  sub- 
tilty.     2  Corinthians  11:3. 

And  when  the  woman  saw  that  the  tree  was  good 
for  food,  and  that  it  was  pleasant  to  the  eyes,  and  a 
tree  to  be  desired  to  make  one  wise,  she  took  of  the 
fruit  thereof,  and  did  eat,  and  gave  also  unto  her  hus- 
band with  her ;  and  he  did  eat.     Genesis  3  :  6. 

By  one  man  sin  entered  into  the  world,  and  death 
by  sin ;  and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men,  for  that 
all  have  sinned.     Romans  5:12, 

Hymn. — Jesus,  Saviour,  pity  me.     Page  81. 

Q.  7.     How  did  God  show  his  love  to  sinful  man  f 

A.     God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only 

begotten    Son,    that    whosoever   believeth    in    him 

should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.     John 

3:16. 

Hymn. — How  precious  is  the  story.     Page  19. 

Q.  8.     Where  was  Jesus  born  ? 
A.     In  Bethlehem  of  Judea,  in  the  days  of  Herod 
the  king.     Matthew  2:1. 

And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear  not :  for,  be- 


PRIMARY  SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.  205 

hold,  I  bring  you  good  tidings  of  great  joy,  which 
shall  be  to  all  people.  For  unto  you  is  born  this  day 
in  the  city  of  David  a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the 
Lord.     Luke  2  :  10,  II. 

Hymn. — While    shepherds  watched    their    flocks    by  night. 
Page  129. 

Q.  9-  What  do  we  know  of  the  childhood  of 
Jesus  ? 

A.  The  child  grew,  and  waxed  strong  in  spirit, 
filled  with  wisdom ;  and  the  grace  of  God  was  upon 
him.     Luke  2  ;  40. 

And  he  went  down  with  them,  and  came  to  Naza- 
reth, and  was  subject  unto  them.     Luke  2:51. 

And  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom  and  stature,  and  in 
favor  with  God  and  man.     Luke  2:52. 

Hymn. — Jesus,  when  a  little  child.     Page  44. 

Q.  10.  What  do  we  first  read  about  Jesus  after  he 
became  a  man? 

A.  Then  cometh  Jesus  from  Galilee  to  Jordan 
unto  John,  to  be  baptized  of  him.     Matthew  3:13. 

And  Jesus,  when  he  was  baptized,  went  up 
straightway  out  of  the  water :  and,  lo,  the  heavens 
were  opened  unto  him,  and  he  saw  the  Spirit  of  God 
descending  like  a  dove,  and  lighting  upon  him  : 

And  lo  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying.  This  is  my 
beloved  Son,  in  whom  I  am  well  pleased.  Matthew 
3:  16,  17. 

Hymn. — More  like  Jesus  would  I  be.     Page  47. 

Q.  1 1.     What  next  do  we  read  about  Jesus  f 
A.     And  immediately  the  Spirit  driveth  him  into 
the  wilderness. 

And  he  was  there  in  the  wilderness  forty  days 


206  MANUAL    FOB 

tempted  of  Satan;  and  was  with  the  wild  beasts; 
and  the  angels  ministered  unto  him.     Mark  i  :  12,  13. 

Hymn.— ]esus  lover  of  my  soul.     Page  88. 

Q.  12.  What  did  Jesus  do  for  the  people  as  he 
walked  about  among  them? 

A.  Jesus  went  about  all  the  cities  and  villages, 
teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and  preaching  the  gos- 
pel of  the  kingdom,  and  healing  every  sickness  and 
every  disease  among  the  people.     Matthew  9  :  35. 

Hymn.— One  th»re  is  above  all  others.     Page  18. 

Q.  13.  Did  Jesus  love  children  when  he  lived  upon 
earth  ? 

A.  And  they  brought  young  children  to  him,  that 
he  should  touch  them;  and  his  disciples  rebuked 
those  that  brought  them. 

But  when  Jesus  saw  ii,  he  was  much  displeased, 
and  said  unto  them.  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not;  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God, 

And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands 
upon  them,  and  blessed  them.     Mark  10  :  13,  14,  16. 

Hymn. — I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old.  Page  20. 

Q.  14.  Whmi  did  children  sing  the  praises  of 
Jesus  when  he  was  upon  earth  ? 

A.  And  when  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  saw 
the  wonderful  things  that  he  did,  and  the  children 
crying  in  the  temple,  and  saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son 
of  David;  they  were  sore  displeased.  Matthew 
21:15. 

Hymn.— In  days  of  old  when  Christ  the  Lord.    Page  188. 

Q.  15.  What  command  did  Jesus  give  to  his  dis- 
ciples when  eating  the  last  supper  with  them  ? 


PRIMARY  SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.  207 

A.  The  Lord  Jesus,  the  saifie  night  in  which  he 
was  betrayed,  took  bread : 

And  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  ii,  and 
said,  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  broken  for 
you :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me. 

After  the  same  manner  also  he  took  the  cup,  when 
he  had  supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testa- 
ment in  my  blood :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  zV, 
in  remembrance  of  me.     i  Corinthians  ii :  23-25. 

flyjnn.— According  to  thy  gracious  word.     Page  41. 

Q.  16.  Who  betrayed  Jesus  into  the  hands  of  his 
enemies  ? 

A.  Then  one  of  the  twelve,  called  Judas  Iscariot, 
went  unto  the  chief  priests. 

And  said  tinto  them.  What  will  ye  give  me,  and  I 
will  deliver  him  unto  you  ?  And  they  covenanted 
with  him  for  thirty  pieces  of  silver.  Matthew  26 : 
14,  15. 

Hymn.— I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus,     Page  39. 

Q.  17.  7'o  what  place  did  Jesus  go  with  his  dis- 
ciples at  night,  after  the  last  supper? 

A.  And  he  came  out,  and  went,  as  he  was  wont, 
to  the  mount  of  Olives;  and  his  disciples  also  fol- 
lowed him. 

And  he  was  withdrawn  from  them  about  a  stone's 
cast,  and  kneeled  down,  and  prayed. 

Saying,  Father,  if  thou  be  willing,  remove  this  cup 
from  me :  nevertheless,  not  my  will,  but  thine,  be 
done. 

And  there  appeared  an  angel  unto  him  from 
heaven,  strengthening  him. 

And  being  in  an  agony  he  prayed  more  earnestly  : 
and  his  sweat  was  as  it  were  great  drops  of  blood 
falling  down  to  the  ground.     Luke  22  :  39,  41-44. 


208  MANUAL    FOR 

^J/?U7l.— Saviour!  when  in  dust  to  thee.     Page  80, 

Q.  18.  How  did  Judas  deliver  Jesm  up  to  his 
enemies  ? 

A.  And  while  he  yet  spake,  lo,  Judas,  one  of  the 
twelve,  came,  and  with  him  a  great  multitude  with 
swords  and  staves,  from  the  chief  priests  and  elders 
of  the  people. 

Now  he  that  betrayed  him  gave  them  a  sign,  saying, 
Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that  same  is  he ;  hold  him 
fast. 

And  forthwith  he  came  to  Jesus,  and  said.  Hail, 
Master ;  and  kissed  him.     .     .     . 

Then  came  they,  and  laid  hands  on  Jesus,  and 
took  him.     Matthew  26  :  47-50. 

Hymn.— My  faith  looks  up  to  thee.     Page  42. 

Q.  19.  In  what  manner  was  Jesus  put  to  death  by 
Jiis  enemies  ? 

A.  And  the  whole  multitude  of  them  arose,  and 
led  him  unto  Pilate. 

And  Pilate  gave  sentence  that  it  should  be  as  they 
required. 

He  delivered  Jesus  to  their  will. 

And  as  they  led  him  away,  they  laid  hold  upon 
one  Simon,  a  Cyrenian,  coming  out  of  the  country, 
and  on  him  they  laid  the  cross,  that  he  might  bear  it 
after  Jesus. 

And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place,  which  is 
called  Calvary,  there  they  crucified  him,  and  the 
malefactors,  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  the  other  on 
the  left. 

And  they  parted  his  raiment,  and  cast  lots. 

And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour,  and  there  was  a 
darkness  over  all  the  earth  until  the  ninth  hour. 

And  the  sun  was  darkened,  and  the  vail  of  the 
temple  was  rent  in  the  midst.  • 


PRIMARY  SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.  209 

And  when  Jesus  had  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  he 
said,  Father,  into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit  : 
and  having  said  thus,  he  gave  up  the  ghost.  Luke 
23:  I,  24,  25,  26,  33,  34,  44,  45,  46. 

But  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced  his 
side,  and  forthwith  came  there  out  blood  and  water. 
John  19  :  34. 

Hymn.—A\:x%  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed.     Page  20. 

Q.  20.     Where  was  the  dead  body  of  Jesus  laid  ? 

A.  When  the  even  was  come,  there  came  a  rich 
man  of  Arimathea,  named  Joseph,  who  also  himself 
was  Jesus'  disciple  : 

He  went  to  Pilate,  and  begged  the  body  of  Jesus. 
Then  Pilate  commanded  the  body  to  be  delivered. 
Matthew  27  :  57,  58. 

And  there  came  also  Nicodemus,  (which  at  the 
first  came  to  Jesus  by  night,)  and  brought  a  mixture 
of  myrrh  and  aloes,  about  a  hundred  pound  weight. 
John  19:39. 

And  when  Joseph  had  taken  the  body,  he  wrapped 
it  in  a  clean  linen  cloth. 

And  laid  it  in  his  own  new  tomb,  which  he  had 
hewn  out  in  the  rock  :  and  he  rolled  a  great  stone  to 
the  door  of  the  sepulchre,  and  departed.  Matthew 
27 :  59,  60. 

.Hymn.— Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me.     Page  39. 

Q.  21.  What  did  the  enemies  of  Jesiis  do  to  pre- 
vent his  body  being  stolen  from  the  tomb  ? 

A.  They  went,  and  made  the  sepulchre  sure, 
sealing  the  stone,  and  setting  a  watch.  Matthew 
Z'j  :  66. 

Hymn.— Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to  day.     Page  145. 

Q.  22.     When  did  Jesus  rise  from  the  dead  ? 
U 


210  MANUAL    FOR 

A.  In  the  end  of  the  Sabbath,  as  it  began  to 
dawn  toward  the  first  day  of  the  week,  came  Mary 
Magdalene  and  the  other  Mary  to  see  the  sepul- 
chre. 

And,  behold,  there  was  a  great  earthquake  :  for 
the  angel  of  the  Lord  descended  from  heaven,  and 
came  and  rolled  back  the  stone  from  the  door,  and 
sat  upon  it. 

His  countenance  was  like  lightning,  and  his  rai- 
ment white  as  snow  : 

And  for  fear  of  him  the  keepers  did  shake,  and  be- 
came as  dead  j/ieti. 

And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto  the  women, 
Fear  not  ye :  for  I  know  that  ye  seek  Jesus,  which 
was  crucified. 

He  is  not  here :  for  he  is  risen,  as  he  said. 
Come  see  the  place  where  the  Lord  lay.  Matthew 
28 : 1-6. 

Hymn. — I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives.     Page  154. 

Q.  23.  For  how  long  a  time  was  Jesus  seen  by  Jiis 
disciples  after  his  resurrection  from  the  dead  ? 

A.  To  whom  also  he  showed  himself  alive  after 
his  passion  by  many  infallible  proofs,  being  seen  of 
them  forty  days,  and  speaking  of  the  things  pertain- 
ing to  the  kingdom  of  God.     Acts  i :  3. 

Hymn. — We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus.     Page  200, 

Q.  24.  Will  you  mention  some  of  the  occasions 
when  Jesus  was  seen  after  his  resurrection  ? 

A.  But  Mary  stood  without  at  the  sepulchre  weep- 
ing :  and  as  she  wept,  she  stooped  down,  a7ic/  looked 
into  the  sepulchre. 

And  seeth  two  angels  in  white  sitting,  the  one  at 
the  head,  and  the  other  at  the  feet,  where  the  body 
of  Jesus  had  Iain. 


PRIMARY  SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.  211 

And  they  say  unto  her,  Woman,  why  weepest 
thou  ?  She  saith  unto  them,  Because  they  have 
taken  away  my  Lord,  and  I  know  not  where  they 
have  laid  him. 

And  when  she  had  thus  said,  she  turned  herself 
back,  and  saw  Jesus  standing,  and  knew  not  that  it 
was  Jesus, 

Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Mary.  She  turned  herself, 
and  saith  unto  him,  Rabboni ;  which  is  to  say,  Master. 
John  20:  11-14,  16. 

J32/mn.— Mary  to  her  Saviour's  tomb.     Page  153. 

Then  the  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day 
of  the  week,  when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the 
disciples  were  assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came 
Jesus  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Peace  be  unto  you. 

And  when  he  had  so  said,  he  shewed  unto  them 
his  hands  and  his  side.  Then  were  the  disciples 
glad,  when  they  saw  the  Lord.     John  20:  19,  20. 

But  Thomas,  one  of  the  twelve,  called  Didymus, 
was  not  with  them  when  Jesus  came. 

The  other  disciples  therefore  said  unto  him.  We 
have  seen  the  Lord.  But  he  said  unto  them.  Except 
I  shall  see  in  his  hands  the  print  of  the  nails,  and 
put  my  finger  into  the  print  of  the  nails,  and  thrust 
my  hand  into  his  side,  I  will  not  believe. 

And  after  eight  days  again  his  disciples  were 
within,  and  Thomas  with  them :  then  came  Jesus, 
the  doors  being  shut,  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and 
said.  Peace  be  unto  you. 

Then  saith  he  to  Thomas,  Reach  hither  thy  finger, 
and  behold  my  hands;  and  reach  hither  thy  hand, 
and  thrust  it  into  my  side ;  and  be  not  faithless,  but 
believing. 


212  MANUAL    FOR  • 

And  Thomas  answered  and  said  unto  him,  My 
Lord  and  my  God.     John  20 :  24-28. 

Hymn. — Jesus'  voice  my  name  is  calling.     Page  28. 

Q.  25.  What  command  did  Jesus  give  to  his 
disciples  before  he  ascended  to  heaven  ? 

A.  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the 
gospel  to  every  creature.     Mark  16:  15. 

And,  behold,  I  send  the  promise  of  my  Father 
upon  you  :  but  tarry  ye  in  the  city  of  Jerusalem, 
until  ye  be  endued  with  power  from  on  high.  Luke 
24 :  49. 

Hymn. — Go  forth,  ye  heralds  1  in  my  name.     Page  loi, 

Q.  26.  From  what  spot  did  Jesus  ascend  to 
heaven  ? 

A.  And  he  led  them  out  as  far  as  to  Bethany,  and 
he  lifted  up  his  hands,  and  blessed  them. 

And  it  came  to  pass,  while  he  blessed  them,  he 
was  parted  from  them,  and  carried  up  into  heaven. 
Luke  24  :  50,  51. 

Hymn. — Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead.     Page  145. 

Q.  27.     Who  710W  appeared  to  the  disciples? 

A.  And  while  they  looked  steadfastly  toward 
heaven  as  he  went  up,  behold,  two  men  stood  by 
them  in  white  apparel ; 

Which  also  said.  Ye  men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye 
gazing  up  into  heaven  ?  this  same  Jesus,  which  is 
taken  up  from  you  into  heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like 
manner  as  ye  have  seen  him  go  into  heaven.  Acts 
I  :  10,  II. 

Hymn. — Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove.     Page  90. 


PRIMARY  SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.  213 

Q.  28.  When  did  Jesus  fulfill  his  promise  to  send 
the  Holy  Spirit  upon  his  disciples  ? 

A.  And  when  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully 
come,  they  were  all  with  one  accord  in  one  place. 

And  suddenly  there  came  a  sound  from  heaven  as 
of  a  rushing  mighty  wind,  and  it  filled  all  the  house 
where  they  were  sitting. 

And  there  appeared  unto  them  cloven  tongues 
like  as  of  fire,  and  it  sat  upon  each  of  them. 

And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
began  to  speak  with  other  tongues,  as  the  Spirit  gave 
them  utterance.     Acts  2  : 1-4. 

Hymn.— He's  come !  let  every  knee  be  bent.     Page  90. 

Q.  29.     What  will  the  Holy  Spirit  do  for  us  ? 

A.  A  new  heart  also  will  I  give  you,  and  a  new 
spirit  will  I  put  within  you :  and  I  will  take  away  the 
stony  heart  out  of  your  flesh,  and  I  will  give  you  an 
heart  of  flesh.     Ezekiel  36 :  26. 

Hymn.— Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine.     Page  91. 

Q.  30.  Does  God  wish  children  to  love  and  serve 
him  f 

A,  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy 
youth.     Ecclesiastes  12  :  i, 

I  love  them  that  love  me ;  and  those  that  seek  me 
early  shall  find  me.     Proverbs  8:17. 

Even  a  child  is  known  by  his  doings,  whether 
his  work  be  pure,  and  whether  it  be  right.  Proverbs 
20  :  II. 

Hymn. — Little  children,  come  to  Jesus.     Page  33. 

Q.  31.     How  did  Jesus  show  his  love  to  us  ? 

A.     Christ  alsa  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given  him- 


214  MANUAL    FOR 

self  for  us  an  offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God.     Ephe- 
sians  5:2. 

Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man  lay 
down  his  life  for  his  friends.     John  15  :  13. 

Hymn. — I  love  to  hear  the  story.     Page  194. 

Q.  32.     How  can  our  souls  be  cleansed  from  sin  ? 

A.  With  the  precious  blood  of  Christ,  as  of  a 
lamb  without  blemish  and  without  spot,  i  Peter  i  : 
19. 

The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us 
from  all  sin.     I  John  i  :  7. 

HyTfin. — There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood.     Page  40. 

Q-  33-     What  must  we  do  to  obtain  salvation  ? 

A.  Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou 
shalt  be  saved.     Acts  16 :  31. 

Repent  ye  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that  your 
sins  may  be  blotted  out.     Acts  3:19. 

For  godly  sorrow  worketh  repentance  to  salvation 
not  to  be  repented  of.     2  Corinthians  7  :  10. 

Hymn.—li  Jesus  Christ  was  sent.     Page  37.     , 

Q.  34.  With  what  does  Jesus  clothe  those  who  be- 
lieve on  him  ? 

A.  I  will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my  soul 
shall  be  joyful  in  my  God ;  for  he  hath  clothed  me 
with  the  garments  of  salvation,  he  hath  covered  me 
with  the  robe  of  righteousness.     Isaiah  61  :  10. 

Hymn.— Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness.     Page  38. 

Q.  35.  Has  the  Lord  promised  to  hear  us  if  we 
call  upon  him  for  these  things  ? 

A.     Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you ;  seek,  and  ye 


PRIMAR  Y  S  UN  DA  Y-SCHO  OLS.  215 

shall  find;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you. 
Matthew  7:7. 

Him  that  cometh  to  me  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out. 
John  6 :  37. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  Whatsoever  ye  shall 
ask  the  Father  in  my  name,  he  will  give  zV  you. 
John  l6  :  23. 

Hymn. — Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea.     Page  43. 

Q.  36.  Holo  do  loe  know  that  Jesus  Christ  is  the 
Son  of  God? 

A.  The  Holy  Ghost  descended  in  a  bodily  shape 
like  a  dove  upon  him,  and  a  voice  came  from  heaven, 
which  said,  Thou  art  my  beloved  Son;  in  thee  I  am 
well  pleased.     Luke  3  :  22. 

And  declared  /<?  de  the  Son  of  God  with  power,  ac- 
cording to  the  Spirit  of  holiness,  by  the  resurrection 
from  the  dead.     Romans  i  :  4. 

Hymn. — Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs.     Page  163. 

Q-  37'     What  does  Jesus  call  himself  in  the  Bible? 

A.  I  am  the  light  of  the  world  :  he  that  followeth 
me  shall  not  walk  in  darkness,  but  shall  have  the 
light  of  life.     John  8:12. 

Hymn.— I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say.     Page  34. 

Q.  38.     Who  is  the  bread  and  water  of  life  f 

A.     Jesus  said  unto  them,  I  am  the  bread  of  life : 

he  that  cometh  to  me  shall  never  hunger ;  and  he 

that  believeth  on  me  shall  never  thirst.     John  6  :  35. 

If  any  man  thirst,  let  him  come  unto  me,  and  drink. 

John  7  :  37. 

Hymn. — Jesus,  the  water  of  life  will  give.     Page  31. 

Q-  39-     What  else  does  Jesus  call  himself? 


216  MANUAL    FOR 

A.  I  am  the  good  shepherd :  the  good  shepherd 
giveth  his  hfe  for  the  sheep.     John  lo  :  ii. 

Hymn. — See,  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesus,  stands.     Page  30. 

Q.  40.  What  are  Gocfs  two  great  commandments, 
in  which  the  whole  of  the  Ten  Coniniandmenta  arc  in- 
cluded ? 

A.  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind, 
and  with  all  thy  strength :  this  is  the  first  command- 
ment. 

And  the  second  is  like,  namely  this,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.    Mark  12  :  30,  31. 

Hymn.— A.  sinner.  Lord,  behold  I  stand.     Page  83. 

Q.  41-     What  is  the  Golden  Rule? 

A.  All  things  whatsoever  ye  would  that  men 
should  do  to  you,  do  ye  even  so  to  them.  Matthew 
7:12. 

Q.  42.     What  does  it  teach  us  ? 

A.  This  is  my  commandment,  That  ye  love  one 
another,  as  I  have  loved  you.     John  15  :  12. 

Even  Christ  pleased  not  himself.     Romans  15  :  3. 

Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfill  the 
law  of  Christ.     Galatians  6  :  2. 

Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with 
them  that  weep.     Romans  12  :  15. 

Hymn.— To  do  to  others  as  I  would.     Page  66. 

Repeat  the  First  Conunandment. 
A.     Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 
Exodus  20 :  3. 

Repeat  the  Second  Commandment. 


PRIMAR  Y  S  UNDA  Y-SCHO OLS.  217 

A.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven 
image,  or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven 
above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in 
the  water  under  the  earth  : 

Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor 
serve  them:  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous 
God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the 
children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them 
that  hate  me  ; 

And  shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that 
love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments.  Exodus  20 : 
4-6. 

Q.  43.      What  is  the  Third  Commandment  ? 

A.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  vam :  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him 
guiltless  that  taketh  his  name  in  vain.     Exodus  20  :  7. 

Q.  44.      What  does  it  mean  ? 

A.  Above  all  things,  my  brethren,  swear  not, 
neither  by  heaven,  neither  by  the  earth,  neither  by 
any  other  oath.     James  5:12. 

Ye  shall  not  swear  by  my  name  falsely,  neither  shalt 
thou  profane  the  name  of  thy  God :  I  a^n  the  Lord. 
Leviticus  19  :  12. 

Neither  shalt  thou  swear  by  thy  head,  because  thou 
canst  not  make  one  hair  white  or  black.  Matthew 
5:36. 

Hymn.— Words  are  things  of  little  cost.     Page  71. 

Q.  45.     What  is  the  Fourth  Commandment  ? 

A.     Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to  keep  it  holy. 

Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work  : 

But  tlie  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord 
thy  God ;  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou, 
nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  manservant,  nor 


218  MANUAL    FOR 

thy  maidservant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  any  stranger  that 
is  within  thy  gates: 

For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth, 
the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh 
day :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath  day, 
and  hallowed  it.     Exodus  20  :  8-I  I. 

Q.  46.  What  does  God  wish  us  to  do  on  the  Sab- 
hath  day  ? 

A.  Ye  shall  keep  my  Sabbaths,  and  reverence  my 
sanctuary.     Leviticus  19  :  30. 

God  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  sanctified  it. 
Genesis  2 :  3. 

Hymn.— How  sweet   is   the  Sabbath,  the  morning   of  rest. 
Page  50. 

Q.  47.     What  is  the  Fifth  Commandment  ? 

A.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother :  that  thy 
days  may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  giveth  thee.     Exodus  20  :  12. 

Q.  48.     What  does  it  mean  7 

A.  Children,  obey  your  parents  in  all  things :  for 
this  is  well  pleasing  unto  the  Lord.     Colossians  3  :  20. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord :  for  this 
is  right.     Ephesians  6:1. 

Hymn. — The  Author  of  salvation.     Page  45. 

Q,  49.      What  is  the  Sixth  Commandment? 
A.     Thou  shalt  not  kill.     Exodus  20  :  13. 

Q,  50.  How  may  we  breaJc  this  Commandment 
without  putting  any  one  to  death  ? 

A.  Whosoever  hateth  his  brother  is  a  murderer. 
I  John  3  :  15. 


PRIMAR  Y  S  UNDJL  Y-SCH00L8.  219 

Q.  51.     Is  anger  sinful? 

A.  Be  not  hasty  in  thy  spirit  to  be  angry.  Ec- 
clesiastes  7  :  9. 

//e  that  is  slow  to  anger  is  better  than  the  mighty ; 
and  he  that  ruleth  his  spirit  than  he  that  taketh  a 
city.     Proverbs  16  :  32. 

Hymn. — I  want  to  be  like  Jesus.     Page  44. 

Q.  52.  Does  God  command  us  to  forgive  those  who 
have  injured  us? 

A.  Be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tenderhearted,  for- 
giving one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ's  sake 
hath  forgiven  you.     Ephesians  4  :  32. 

Forbearing  one  another,  and  forgiving  one  another, 
if  any  man  have  a  quarrel  against  any.     Colossians 

But  if  ye  forgive  not  men  their  trespasses,  neither 
will  your  Father  forgive  your  trespasses.  Matthew 
6:15. 

Love  your  enemies,  bless  them  that  curse  you,  do 
good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which 
despitefully  use  you,  and  persecute  you.  Matthew 
5  =44- 

//>/mn.— Whene'er  my  angry  passions  rise.     Page  47, 

Repeat  the  Seventh  Commandment. 

A.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery.  Exodus 
20  :  14. 

Repeat  the  Eighth  Commandment. 

A.     Thou  shalt  not  steal.     Exodus  20  :  15. 

Q-  53-     What  does  God  say  about  stealing? 

A.     Let  him  that  stole  steal  no  more :  but  rather 


220  MANUAL    FOB 

let   him    labor,  working  with    /a's  hands  the   thing 
which  is  good.     Ephesians  4  :  28. 

Ye  shall  not  steal,  neither  deal  falsely.  Leviticus 
19:11. 

Repeat  the  Ninth  Commandment. 

A.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbour.     Exodus  20  :  16. 

Q.  54.     What  does  God  say  ahoiU  lying  ? 

A.  Lying  lips  are  abomination  to  the  Lord  :  but 
they  that  deal  truly  are  his  delight.     Proverbs  12  :  22. 

The  lip  of  truth  shall  be  established  for  ever  :  but 
a  lying  tongue  is  but  for  a  moment.  Proverbs  12  : 
19. 

Jle  that  speaketh  lies  shall  not  escape.  Proverbs 
19:5- 

Hymn. — God  is  in  Heaven— can  he  hear.     Page  87. 

Q.  55.      What  is  the  Tenth  Commandment? 

A.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house, 
thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  man- 
servant, nor  his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass, 
nor  any  thing  that  is  thy  neighbour's.     Exodus  20 :  17. 

Q.  56.  What  is  said  in  the  Bible  about  covetous- 
ness  ? 

A.  Take  heed,  and  beware  of  covetousness. 
Luke  12  :  15. 

Let  your  conversation  be  without  covetousness ; 
and  be  content  with  such  things  as  ye  have.  He- 
brews 13 :  5. 

Hymn.— On&  God  I  must  worship  supreme.     Page  52. 

Q-  57-     Who  is  constantly  tempting  us  to  sin  f 


FBIMARY  SUXD AY-SCHOOLS.  221 

A.  The  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  walketh  about, 
seeking  whom  he  may  devour.      I  Peter  5  :  8. 

Q.  58.     Wlud  must  we  do  when  tempted  ? 

A.  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temp- 
tation.    Matthew  26  :  41. 

Resist  the  devil,  and  he  will  flee  from  you.  James 
4:7. 

Q.  59.  How  can  Jesus  help  us  when  we  are 
tempted  ? 

A.  For  in  that  he  himself  hath  suffered  being 
tempted,  he  is  able  to  succor  them  that  are  tempted. 
Hebrews  2 :  18. 

Hymn.— My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard.     Page  76, 

Q.  60.  In  whom  must  we  put  our  trust  in  all  times 
of  danger  ? 

A.  Whoso  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be 
safe.     Proverbs  29  :  25. 

What  time  I  am  afraid,  I  will  trust  in  thee.     Psalm 

56:3. 

Thou  arf  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield  :  I  hope 
in  thy  word.     Psalm  119:1 14. 

Hymn.— Abide  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide.     Page  199. 

Q.  61.     Has  the  Lord  promised  to  help  us  ? 

A.  He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and 
under  his  wings  shalt  thou  trust.     Psalm  91  : 4. 

He  giveth  power  to  the  faint ;  and  to  t/iem  that 
have  no  might  he  increaseth  strength.     Isaiah  40 :  29. 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good :  blessed  is 
the  man  that  trusteth  in  him.     Psalm  34  :  8, 

i7?/?nn.— Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee.     Page  84. 


222  ^fANlTAL    FOR 

Q.  62,  WJiat  should  xce  do  for  others,  when  Christ 
has  done  so  much  for  us  7 

A.  Freely  ye  have  received,  freely  give.  Mat- 
thew 10 : 8. 

That  repentance  and  remission  of  sins  should  be 
preached  in  his  name  among  all  nations.  Luke 
24 :  47. 

Hymn. — I've  thought  of  little  children.     Page  98. 

Q.  63.  What  are  we  told  in  the  Bible  aloitt  that 
beautiful  home  which  God  has  prepared  for  all  who 
love  Jesus  f 

A.  There  shall  be  no  night  there ;  and  they  need 
no  candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun  ;  for  the  Lord 
God  giveth  them  light.     Revelation  22  :  5. 

They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any 
more ;  neither  shall  the  sun  light  on  them,  nor  any 
heat. 

For  the  Lamb  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne 
shall  feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them  unto  living 
fountains  of  waters  :  and  God  shall  wipe  away  all 
tears  from  their  eyes.     Revelation  7  :  16,  17. 

And  there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow, 
nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more  pain :  for 
the  former  things  are  passed  away.     Revelation  21:4. 

^^?)m.— Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven.     Page  95. 

Eighth  Psalm. 

O  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  earth !  who  has  set  thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength  because  of  thine  enemies, 
that  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 


PRIMARY  SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.  223 

"When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast  or- 
dained ; 

What  is  man,  that  thou  are  mindful  of  him  ?  and 
the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  thy  hands  ;  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet : 

All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and 
•whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas, 

O  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  earth ! 

Hyran.—GiQxy  to  the  Father  give.     Page  200. 


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With  all  my  might  and  all  my  main, 
I  hereby  promise  to  abstain 
From  cigarettes,  cigars  and  snuffs 
And  all  kinds  of  tobacco  stuff. 

Tobacco-using  injures  health. 
And  hinders  in  the  way  to  wealth ; 
If  tall  and  strong,  I  want  to  grow, 
This  ugly  weed  I  must  not  know. 

That  friends  of  mine  this  pledge  may  choose 
I  will  my  best  endeavors  use  ; 
And  they,  and  I,  will  ever  try. 
Tobacco's  power  to  defy. 

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Temperance  Bible  Texts. 

To  be  us«d  in  connection  with  any  of  the  Temperance  Hymns. 

Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  tempta- 
tion.    Matt.  26  :  41. 

Be  sober,  be  vigilant ;  because  your  adversary  the 
devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  walketh  about,  seeking  whom 
he  may  devour,     i  Peter  5  :  8. 

Resist  the  devil,  and  he  will  flee  from  you. 
James  4  :  7. 

My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou  not. 
Proverbs  i  :  10. 

Enter  not  into  the  path  of  the  wicked,  and  go  not 
in  the  way  of  evil  men.     Proverbs  4  :  14. 

Even  a  child  is  known  by  his  doings,  whether  his 
work  be  pure,  and  whether  it  be  right.  Proverbs 
20  :  II. 

In  that  he  himself  hath  suffered  being  tempted,  he 
is  able  to  succour  them  that  are  tempted.  Hebrews 
2 :  18. 

Wine  is  a  mocker,  strong  drink  is  raging:  and 
whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is  not  wise.  Proverbs 
20  :  I. 

Woe  unto  them  that  rise  up  early  in  the  morning, 
that  they  may  follow  strong  drink;  that  continue 
until  night,  till  wine  inflame  them.     Isaiah  5:11. 

The  drunkard  and  the  glutton  shall  come  to 
poverty.     Prov.  23  :  21. 

Who  hath  woe  ?  who  hath  sorrow  ?  who  hath  con- 
tentions ?  who  hath  babbling  ?  who  hath  wounds 
without  cause  ?  who  hath  redness  of  eyes  ? 

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226  TEMPERANCE  BIBLE  TEXTS. 

They  that  tarry  long  at  the  wine  ;  they  that  go  to 
seek  mixed  wine. 

At  the  last  it  biteth  like  a  serpent,  and  stingeth 
like  an  adder.     Proverbs  23  :  29,  30,  32. 

Nor  drunkards,  nor  revilers,  nor  extortioners,  sliall 
inherit  the  kingdom  of  God.      I  Corinthians  6  :  10. 

Ponder  the  path  of  thy  feet,  and  let  all  thy  ways 
be  established.     Proverbs  4  :  26. 

Blessed  h  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners. 
Psalms  I  :  I. 

Watch    ye    therefore,    and    pray   always.      Luke 

21  :  36. 

Pray  that  ye   enter  not  into  temptation.      Luke 

22  :  40. 

Neither  give  place  to  the  devil.     Ephesians  4  :  27. 

Be  not  among  winebibbers.     Proverbs  23  :  20, 

Woe  unto  t/ieT?i  that  are  mighty  to  drink  wine,  and 
men  of  strength  to  mingle  strong  drink.     Isaiah  5  :  22. 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word :  and  let  not  any  in- 
iquity have  dominion  over  me.     Psalm  119  :  133. 


INDEX 


First  lines  of  Hymns  in  Roman  type.     First  lines  of 
Recitations  in  Italics. 


HYMN 
A 

Abide  with  me 234 

According  to  Tliy  gracious  word, 46 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 23 

A  little  song  for  Jesus, 226 

All  over  the  valleys, 8 

All  the  bells  are  sweet  with  music,       .       .       .       .188 

Almighty  God,  Thy  pieiciiig  eye 99 

And  there  were  in  the  same  conntiy,    .       .       .       .139 

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A  pledge  loe  make, 68 

A  recitation 63 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven,  .       .       .       .115 

A  sinner.  Lord,  behold  I  stand, 97 

A  star  shone  in  the  heavens 143 

As  the  buds  their  leaves  unfolding,      ....     5 

As  the  soft,  departing  rays, 89 

Away  from  the  dusty  highway, 69 

B 

Banish  gloom  and  sadness, 157 

Begin  the  day  ivith  God, 211 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner 213 

C 

Charity  svffereth  long,  etc., 79 

Cheerily,  cheerily  sing  once  more,        ....  162 
Cheerily  hail  the  Christmas  morn,        .       .       .       .144 

Children,  to  the  risen  Saviour 187 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 174 

Christ  was  born  in  Bethlehem, 159 

Clock  Texts 2:« 

Come  all  ye  little  children, 70 

Come  children  come,  ioin (\r> 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 108 

(.'ome,  let  us  join, 196 

Come  to  Jesus 28 

Commandment  Hymn 59 

(227) 


228  INDEX. 

D 

HTMN 

Dear  little  children,  please  give, 137 

Don't  drink  it,  boys, 66 

Do  unto  otliers  what  we  would  expect,        .       .       .    74 

F 

Far  out  upon  the  prairie, 123 

From  sinful  words  I  nuist  refrain 60 

From  the  cross  on  Calvary's  mountain,       .       .       .184 

a 

Gather,  children,  gather, 171 

Give,  said  the  little  stream, 134 

Give  to  Jesus, 136 

Gleam  out,  oh,  Cliristmas  bilghtness,  .       .       .       .150 

Glory,  glory,  liallelujah,  227 

Glory,  glory  to  the  Father, 238 

Glory  in  the  highest 169 

Glory  to  the  Father  give, 236 

God  be  with  you, 231 

Go  forth,  ye  heralds!  in  My  name,        .       .       .       .121 

God  is  in  Heaven,  can  He  liear, 104 

God  made  the  slcy  that  looks  so  blue,    .       .       .       .197 
Good  news  for  little  children 35 

H 

Hail  to  the  morn, 149 

Hark,  I  hear  the  angel  voices 161 

Hark !  I  hear  the  Saviour  calling,         .       .       .       .27 

Hark!  the  angels  singing 148 

Hark!  the  merry,  merry  bells, 142 

Have  you  ever  brouglit  a  penny, 124 

Hear  the  pennies  dropping, 127 

He  is  coming!  He  is  coming, 158 

Here  are  joyous  faces 223 

Here's  a  lesson  all  should  heed, 83 

He's  come!  let  ev'ry  knee  be  bent 109 

He  shall  build  a  house  for  my  name,  .       .       .       .208 

Holy  Bible 1 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 110 

How  loving  is  Jesus  who  came, 15 

How  precious  is  the  story, 21 

How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath, 58 

I 

I  am  a  little  Hindoo  girl, 125 

I  am  a  little  soldier, 218 

I  am  but  a  penny 122 

I  am  singing,  singing 222 

I  am  so  young,  O  Jesus 199 


INDEX,  229 


HYMN 

I  asked  the  little  joyous  bird,        .       .       .       •       .195 

IbeUeve  in  God  the  Father, 91 

I  believe  in  God  the  Fattier 237 

I  t-au not  do  great  tilings  lor  God, 133 

If  Jesus  Ciirist  was  sent, 41 

1  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 37 

I  hear  tlie  voices  of  children, 120 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 186 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 44 

I  love  'ihee.  Jesus 107 

I  love  to  hear  the  story,    .......  230 

In  a  country  far  away, 154 

In  days  of  old  when  Ciirist  the  Lord,    ....  221 

In  the  ways  of  true  temperance, 64 

Into  her  chamber  went 98 

I  ought  to  be  a  happy  child, 12 

I  promise  Thee,  sweet  Lord.  73 

I  sing  the  mighty  power  of  God 11 

I  think  when  I  read  that  sweet  story,  ...    22 

It  is  God's  mercy, 10 

It  is  not  far  to  Jesus, 26 

I've  thought  of  little  children 118 

Ive  two  little  hands  to  work, 204 

I  want  to  be  an  angel, 112 

I  want  to  be  like  Jesus 49 

I  was  but  a  little  lamb, 85 

J 

Jesus  invites  you,  oh,  do  not  delay,       .       .       .       .228 

Jesus  is  knocking, 32 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 105 

Jesus  loves  me 24 

Jesus,  Saviour,  pity  me,  .       .       .       .       .       .94 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  103 

Jesus,  the  water  of  life  will  give,  .       .       .       .    .34 

Jesus.  Thy  blood  and  righteousness,    .       .       .        ,42 

Jesus'  voice  my  name  is  calling 31 

Jesus,  when  a  little  child, 50 

Just  as  I  am, 48 

K 
Keeping  step  with  Jesus, 220 

li 

Let  ev'ry  childish  voice,  177 

Lifting  up  each  chalice  bright, 7 

Lift  up,  O  little  children ]R0 

Lift  up  your  faces  o'er  iiill  and  vale,     ....  224 
Lift  tip  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,         .       .       .212 


230 


INDEX. 


List,  a  thousand  birds  are  singing 

List  to  tlie  bells  of  Christmas, 

Little  builders  all  are  we. 

Little  children,  can  you  tell. 

Little  cliildren,  come  to  Jesus, 

Little  children  love  each  other, 

Little  drops  of  water. 

Little  gentle  breath. 

Little  hands  are  clapping  now, 

Little  knees  should  lowly  bend. 

Long,  long  ago. 

Lord,  a  little  tired  child, 

Lord  Jesus,  I  long  to  be  perfectly 

Lord,  teach  a  little  child. 

Low  in  the  grave  He  lay, 

M 
Mary  to  her  Saviour's  tomb,    . 
Merry  Christmas  bells  are  ringing 
Merry,  merry  Christmas, 
More  like  Jesus,         .       .       .       , 
Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain, 
My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 

N 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Never  be  afraid,         ... 
Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep. 
Now  the  bursting  Spring  awakes. 
Now  who  are  these,  whose  little  feet, 


Of  all  the  tints  the  light  looks  on. 

Oh,  how  brightly,       .... 

Oh,  many,  many  children. 

Oh,  send  forth  the  Bible,  . 

Oh,  tell  us  how  our  bread  is  made, 

Oil.  the  sweet,  sweet  words  of  Jesus, 

O  joyful  bells  of  Christmas  tide,    . 

One  God  I  must  worship  supreme, 

One  step  and  then  another. 

One  there  is  above  all  otliers. 

Only  a  single  penny, 

Only  little  children. 

On  this  glad  triumphant  morning. 

On  this  happy  day  we  gather. 

On  this  our  glad  birthday, 

O  sing  to  me  of  Jesus, 


INDEX.  231 


HYMN 

Our  Father  who  in  heaven  art 101 

Our  Fatlier.  which  art  in  heaven,  ....  102 

Our  Heav'nly  King  from  His  throne,    ....    78 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 175 

Out  in  tlie  western  wild, 130 

Over  the  ocean  wave, 116 

P 
Precious  Bible !  how  I  love  thee,  ....     2 

Q 

Questions  and  answers,  .       .       .      °.       .       .26 

R 

Ring,  Sabbath  bells 57 

King  the  bells,  the  Christmas  bells,      .       .       .       .155 

Kise  up,  rise  up  so  promptly, 207 

Rock  of  Ages 43 

Round  our  sparkling  Christmas  tree,  .       .       .145 

S 

Safe  in  the  arms  of  Jesus 113 

Saviour !  when  in  dust  to  Thee 92 

See,  the  kind  Shepherd  Jesus  stands,  .       .       .33 

Should  you  wish  to  be  told, 126 

Shout,  shout  aloud  the  tidings, 172 

Sing  a  song  of  jugs  to-night, 129 

Snowdrops  liftyour  timid  heads,  .       .       .       .182 

Softly  sing  the  love  of  Jesus.  18 

Softly,  softly  through  the  midnight,     .       .       .       .138 

Softly  lohisper,  softly  speak, 90 

So'und  the  battle  cry, 217 

Summer  days 9 

Sweet  Easter  bells  are  ringing, 183 

T 

Tell  me  why  is  Christmas  day, 167 

Temperance  Bible  Texts,         .       .        .       Page  225. 

Ten  Commandments Page  51. 

Texts  arranged  alphabetically 232 

The  anthem  the  angels  were  singing,  .       .       .  147 

The  Author  of  salvation, 61 

The  bells  are  merrily  ringing, 181 

Tiie  church  of  God  through  ages  past,  .       .       .209 

The  deadly  cup, 61 

The  foxes  have  their  dwelling 52 

The  little  flowers  came  from  tlie  ground,  .  .  .  173 
The  Lord  has  made  me.  yet  sometimes,  .  .  .203 
The  morning  bright  with  rosy  light,  .  .  .  .106 
The  pretty  flow'rs  have  come  again,     ....     6 


232 


INDEX. 


There  a  hoy  ( perhaps  you),    . 
There  is  a  iountain  tilled  with  blood, 
There  is  a  happy  land, 
There  is  beauty  all  around. 
There  is  something  on  earth, 
There's  a  Friend  for  little  children. 
There's  a  land  that  is  fairer  than  day, 
The  snow  conies  down  so  pure, 
They  crowned  our  Saviour's  brow, 
This  day  belongs  to  God  alone. 
Tho'  dark  the  night,  and  clouds, 
Though  I  am  a  little  child. 
Through  the  blue  and  starry  heavens, 
Throw  out  the  Life-line,    . 
'Tis  in  the  Bible  that  we  read, 
'Tis  wonderful  love  in  Christ  we  see, 
To  do  to  others  as  I  would. 
To  our  dear  Sabbath-school,     . 
Touch  not  the  cup  it  is  death. 
To  us  this  day  in  David's  town, 
Two  little  eyes  to  look  to  God, 


Unto  us  a  Child  is  born, 


W 


Wakeful  shepherds,  long  ago. 
We  are  coming,  .... 

We  are  little  travelers. 
We  are  marching  to  the  river. 
We'll  all  rise  up  together. 

We'll  all  stand  up 

We'll  not  give  up  the  Bible,     . 

We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

We  must  not  work  on  Sunday, 

We  saw  a  star,  a  bright  new  star, 

What  do  we  find  in  the  manger,     . 

What  says  the  clock. 

Wliat  tender  words!  how  sweet  a  voice 

When'er  my  angry  passions  rise, 

W'hen'er  you  see  a  schoolboy, 

When  little  Samuel  woke, 

AVhile  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 

Who  made  the  sky  so  bright  and  blue 

When  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray, 

Words  are  things  of  little  cost. 


Yield  not  to  temptation, 


88 


